Software Engineer II (Distributed / Scalable Systems)

About the role

The Global Products Group (GPG) of KLA is seeking talented researchers, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers to join a dynamic team building software that powers some of the most advanced semiconductor systems in the world.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end development of software features within complex, production-grade systems—from requirements through design, implementation, testing, and release
• Translate ambiguous system and customer requirements into scalable, maintainable software designs in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Contribute to architecture and design discussions, ensuring solutions are robust, extensible, and aligned to long-term system evolution
• Write high-quality, production-level code with a strong emphasis on performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed or multi-threaded systems
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues; perform root cause analysis and implement durable fixes in production environments
• Proactively assess and mitigate technical risks, influencing design decisions and driving trade-off discussions with cross-functional stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and interdisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions on complex equipment platforms
• Contribute to code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and uphold best practices in software development, testing, and documentation
• Operate with a high level of ownership and accountability, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment

Qualifications

• Industry experience in software development (Master’s preferred or equivalent experience), building and delivering production software systems
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming and design, with hands-on experience implementing scalable software systems
• Experience developing in C#, Java, or Python, with demonstrated ability to write production-quality code
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles, data structures, and algorithms
• Proven ability to debug and troubleshoot complex systems, with experience in multi-threaded or distributed environments
• Experience working on medium-to-large scale software projects with measurable impact (not just academic or short-term work)
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering teams
• Experience in system-level or hardware-integrated environments (instrument control, machine software, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of features or subsystems and drive them to production
• Comfort operating in complex systems where software interacts with physical hardware or large-scale infrastructure

Pay

Base Pay Range: $136,300.00 - $231,700.00 Annually

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits
• 401(K) including company matching
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
• Student debt assistance
• 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