Principal Cloud Architect

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.

The Information Technology (IT) group at KLA is involved in every aspect of the global business. IT’s mission is to enable business growth and productivity by connecting people, process, and technology. It focuses not only on enhancing the technology that enables our business to thrive but also on how employees use and are empowered by technology. This integrated approach to customer service, creativity and technological excellence enables employee productivity, business analytics, and process excellence.

• Design and architect secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, GCP, or hybrid environments.
• Lead cloud modernization initiatives including application refactoring, re‑platforming, and migration from on‑premises to cloud.
• Define cloud architecture standards, reference architectures, and best practices.
• Modernize and transform the software development environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to build CI/CD pipelines, IaC templates, and automated deployment frameworks.
• Establish governance, cost‑optimization, tagging standards, and operational frameworks.
• Conduct architectural reviews, threat modeling, and performance optimization.
• Guide cloud security posture, compliance frameworks, and identity and access management (IAM).
• Mentor cloud engineers, Dev Ops teams, and solution architects.
• Evaluate new cloud technologies and drive innovation.
• Configure and manage Azure networking components, including virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, and load balancers.
• Create architecture diagrams, documentation, technical roadmaps, and executive presentations.

• Deep expertise in major cloud platform:
  Azure, AWS, Google Cloud.
• Strong foundations in cloud networking, security, containers, Kubernetes, serverless, and microservices.
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform, Cloud Formation.
• Experience with CI/CD and Dev Ops tools such as Git Hub, Git Lab, Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins.
• Strong understanding of cloud governance, Fin Ops, cost control, and monitoring.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC2, HIPAA, FedRAMP, ISO
  27001).
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design.
• Expert in Azure/AWS/GCP services.
• Solid understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and cloud security best practices.
• Experience with network design and implementation in a cloud environment.
• Experience with CI/CD, logging, monitoring, and Fin Ops.
• Professional cloud certifications preferred.

$ – $ annually (primary location USA‑CA‑Milpitas).

• Participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and other voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
• Student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program.
• Development and career growth opportunities.
• Financial planning benefits.
• Wellness benefits including employee assistance program (EAP).
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Family care and bonding leave.
• Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.