Software 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. 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 ICOS Vision Systems division focuses on the backend of the line semiconductor industry providing fully automated tools to inspect and sort, finished integrated circuit packages. For more than 15 years, ICOS has been a market leader with tray-to-tray and tray-to-tape inspection and sorting tools found in the production facilities of all major chipmakers in the world. Our market-leading technology and superior customer service requires strong talent in optics, machine control, algorithms and applications within our engineering teams. The ICOS division headquarters are in Leuven, Belgium with additional engineering and manufacturing operations in Singapore and Shenzhen (China).

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Job Description

- Develop and maintain equipment control and integration software for semiconductor
inspection systems
- Design and implement software solutions using C#, C++, and Python
- Perform on-site system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution at
customer fabs
- Collaborate with global FIG, ICOS, and customer engineering teams to ensure
successful project delivery
- Improve software quality, stability, and deployment processes
- Support integration with factory automation systems, MES, and equipment interfaces

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in equipment software, factory automation (FA), or semiconductor
industry
- Familiarity with SECS/GEM, EFEM, or equipment integration architecture
- Experience in customer-facing roles or global projects
- Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes
- Experience working with MES or factory automation systems
- Additional language skills (e.g., Mandarin, Japanese) are a plus
- Hands-on experience in system integration and customer-facing environments is strongly preferred

Minimum Qualifications

- Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with strong
proficiency in C#, C++, and Python
- Strong English communication skills (verbal and written) in a global environment
- Ability to independently deliver end-to-end software solutions
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capability in real production
environments
- Willingness to work in customer-facing and on-site environments
- Flexibility for frequent domestic and international travel

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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