Lead Embedded Software Engineer; Machine Control​/Linux​/C​/C++

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays.

The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems.

There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chip makers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers.

The RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.

Your Role:
Lead, Innovate, Grow

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join our dynamic team within the RAPID division. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and sustaining the complex embedded software that powers our industry-leading reticle inspection systems. You will provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and contribute significantly to the architecture and implementation of real-time control systems, sensor image capture pipelines, and hardware interfaces.

• We are looking for exceptional technical leaders who possess the aptitude and ambition to grow into an engineering & project management role within KLA over the next few years. You will have opportunities to develop leadership skills, influence team direction, and contribute to project planning and execution, preparing you to take on project management responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the Charge
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  Spearhead the design, development, and deployment of complex software/firmware for machine control in semiconductor inspection systems. Project involves demanding real-time embedded applications developed using C/C++ for electro-mechanical control system running on a real-time operating system (RTOS) such as real-time Linux, VxWorks for a high-reliability application.
• Architect the Future: Design and implement robust, scalable software for system control, high-speed data acquisition, image processing, and intricate hardware interaction. Understand system level requirements and translate them into software design and implementation.
• Collaborate Across Boundaries
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  Work shoulder-to-shoulder with brilliant minds in multidisciplinary areas like mechanical, systems engineering, electrical, optics, opto-mech, algorithms, and applications to build truly integrated solutions.
• Mentor and Inspire
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  Guide junior engineers, share your expertise, and cultivate a team environment focused on technical excellence and growth.
• Drive Best Practices
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  Champion modern software development methodologies (Agile, CI/CD, automated testing) to ensure quality and efficiency. Define and execute test plans to measure the performance of key subsystems. Document, analyze and present the…