High Performance Computing Hardware / Systems Engineer

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. Our systems and solutions are used in the manufacturing of wafers, reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. We invest 15% of sales back into R&D, focusing on innovation with expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers working on advanced technology.

About the role

Design, assemble, and integrate rack-level HPC systems, including compute, storage, networking, power distribution, and cooling. Perform hands-on server bring-up, hardware evaluation, and system validation in a dynamic environment tackling complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, and integrate rack-level HPC systems, including compute, storage, networking, power distribution, and cooling.
• Perform hands-on server bring-up: component installation, cable routing, labeling, and rack documentation.
• Evaluate and select HPC components (CPUs, GPUs, memory, NICs, storage, PCIe cards) based on performance, reliability, and cost.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams on BOM definition, hardware qualification, and lifecycle management (NPI, sustaining, and EOL transitions).
• Configure and manage systems using IPMI/BMC tools for remote access, monitoring, firmware updates, and diagnostics.
• Configure, validate, and document BIOS, firmware, and BMC settings.
• Debug hardware issues across power, thermals, PCIe, memory, storage, and interconnects.
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux OS environments (e.g., SUSE, Rocky) on HPC systems.
• Tune OS settings for HPC workloads (CPU pinning, memory, I/O, networking).
• Collaborate with software teams to ensure hardware platforms meet application and algorithm requirements.
• Work with high-speed networking technologies (Ethernet, InfiniBand, RoCE).
• Integrate and validate high-bandwidth NICs, switches, and cabling at rack scale.
• Support local and shared storage solutions (NVMe, DAS, RAID, and NFS/SMB where applicable).
• Participate in system validation, stress testing, and reliability characterization.
• Perform root-cause analysis for field and lab issues involving hardware or HW/SW interactions.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, rack layouts, and bring-up procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience with HPC hardware systems or large-scale compute platforms.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Server assembly and rack integration
  • CPUs, GPUs, memory, PCIe, NICs, and storage devices
  • IPMI/BMC and out-of-band management
  • Linux system administration in HPC or server environments
• Solid understanding of system-level characteristics (performance, thermals, power, reliability).
• Ability to debug issues spanning hardware, firmware, OS, and system configuration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with rack-scale system design in production or lab environments.
• Familiarity with HPC networking (100G/200G/400G Ethernet, InfiniBand).
• Experience with GPU-accelerated HPC systems.
• Exposure to HPC software stacks, workload characteristics, and performance tuning.
• Experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or inspection systems is a plus.

Skills

• HPC hardware architecture
• Rack-level system integration
• IPMI/BMC management
• Linux system administration
• Hardware bring-up and debugging
• Networking and storage integration
• Cross-functional collaboration (hardware, software, algorithms, manufacturing)

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
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Development and career growth opportunities
• 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.