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High Performance Compute (HPC) Software Engineer – HPC SW Systems

KLA · Ann Arbor, MI · 2 wk ago
Quality Assurance$106k–$180k/yrFull-time

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. We invent systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. Our teams thrive on tackling complex problems, with a strong focus on innovation and a 15% investment of sales back into R&D.

About the Role

Work on mission-critical HPC platforms that directly impact semiconductor manufacturing capability. Influence both software architecture and physical system design, collaborating with world-class experts across algorithms, hardware, systems, and operations. See your work deployed at scale in real production tools.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize HPC software running on large-scale Linux clusters, including distributed and parallel workloads (MPI, multithreading, GPU-accelerated pipelines, containerized workloads).
  • Optimize application performance and power utilization across CPU, memory, storage, and network subsystems, with attention to throughput, latency, and scaling behavior.
  • Develop and maintain system-level tooling for cluster bring-up, diagnostics, monitoring (including component power usage), and health checks.
  • Work closely with algorithms, systems, and application teams to translate workload characteristics into power-efficient HPC software solutions.
  • Collaborate with hardware and systems teams to define HPC node, storage, and interconnect requirements based on software and algorithm needs.
  • Understand and influence CPU/GPU selection, memory sizing, PCIe layout, NUMA behavior, and network topology to ensure optimal software performance.
  • Participate in HW/SW co-debug activities, including performance bottlenecks, stability issues, and failure analysis.
  • Understand rack-level integration of HPC systems, focusing on power, cooling, cabling, networking, and physical layout considerations.
  • Understand data-center and lab constraints such as power budgets, thermal limits, network drops, and serviceability.
  • Contribute to best practices and design reviews for new platforms and refresh cycles.
  • Act as a technical bridge between software, hardware, and systems teams.
  • Provide clear technical documentation covering software and system architecture, deployment flows, and performance assumptions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong experience developing HPC or systems software on Linux.
  • Proficiency in Java and/or C++ and/or other system-level or performance-oriented languages.
  • Hands-on experience with parallel computing (MPI, OpenMP, multithreading).
  • Solid understanding of HPC hardware fundamentals: CPUs, memory hierarchies, storage, networking (Ethernet / InfiniBand).
  • Practical experience working with clusters, servers, or rack-scale systems in lab or production environments.
  • Strong debugging skills across software, OS, and hardware boundaries.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with containerized HPC environments (Docker, Singularity/Apptainer, Kubernetes in HPC contexts).
  • Familiarity with high-speed interconnects, storage architectures, and performance benchmarking.
  • Exposure to rack integration, including cabling, power distribution, cooling, and system bring-up.
  • Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, or high-reliability systems environments.
  • Ability to reason about system reliability, MTBF/MTBA, and failure modes in large compute installations.
  • Candidates with GPU computing (CUDA, ROCm, or equivalent) would be preferred.

Pay

Base pay range: $105,900.00 - $180,000.00 annually.

Benefits

  • Performance incentive programs.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
  • 401(K) with company matching.
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
  • Student debt assistance and tuition reimbursement program.
  • Development and career growth opportunities and programs.
  • Financial planning benefits.
  • Wellness benefits, including an 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.

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