Software Project Manager; algo or system-level software

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.

We are seeking a Software Project Manager to lead software and algorithm development efforts for advanced systems. This role focuses on driving software quality, strengthening internal processes, and ensuring effective communication with field teams and customers to support robust product delivery and issue resolution.

• Software Quality & Release Management

  • Manage software and Algo development cycles with a focus on release rigor and defect prevention.

  • Collaborate with engineering and QA teams to define validation protocols and quality metrics tailored to system-level integration.

• Customer Test Case Library

  • Partner with field teams and customers to capture real-world scenarios and edge cases.

  • Maintain a library of customer-driven test cases to proactively uncover software and algorithmic issues.

• Internal Process Ownership

  • Define and maintain internal workflows for software planning, release tracking, and escalation handling.

  • Support program reviews and planning cycles with clear software status reporting and mitigation strategies.

• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Serve as the central point of coordination for software-related updates, risks, and escalations.

  • Drive structured communication with field teams and customers, including beta readiness, feedback loops, and issue triage.

• Continuous Improvement

  • Identify and implement process enhancements to improve development efficiency and release predictability.

  • Maintain documentation for software workflows, release protocols, and communication standards.

• Experience managing software projects in hardware/software integration environments, preferably in Algo or system-level software.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, quality assurance, and release management.

• Proven ability to lead internal process development and cross-functional coordination.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including customer-facing experience.

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience;
Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years;
Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $ - $ Annually Primary

Location:

USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

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