Software Engineer Intern; C++, Linux Summer

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology. Group/Division The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices.

Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The RAPID division leads the industry in reticle inspection solutions, helping ensure high lithography yields and cost‑effective semiconductor manufacturing.

Its systems support both mask shops and fabs by detecting defects early in the process, enabling faster, more reliable production.

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high‑impact work across your area of expertise. Are you excited about solving real‑world engineering challenges and learning from experienced professionals? We’re looking for a curious and motivated Software Engineering Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. In this role, you’ll get hands‑on experience working with machine control and inspection software used in advanced mask inspection systems.

You’ll collaborate with engineers across disciplines — including electrical, mechanical, optical, algorithm, and software — to explore system‑level solutions and contribute to meaningful projects. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment while working on impactful technology.

• Must be in penultimate year of study, with graduation expected in 2028.
• Experience building apps in the C++ programming language.
• Exposure to scripting languages like Python or JavaScript.
• Interest in software design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Some experience or coursework involving multi‑threaded or multi‑process programming.
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and contribute to team success.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Graduation date and programming experience listed on resume.
• Familiarity with C++ programming.
• Basic understanding of Linux or experience using it in coursework or projects.

We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Base Pay Range: $37.00 - $49.00 per hour based on pursuit of a Bachelors and Masters

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Location:

USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to:

• medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits
• 401(K) including company matching
• employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
• student debt assistance
• tuition…