Associate / Technical Lead, Software Development

Job Title

Associate / Technical Lead, Software Development

Role Summary

Lead development of production-grade software for KLA's LS‑SWIFT semiconductor inspection systems. The role owns features across the product lifecycle and works with global engineering, hardware, systems, applications and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable frontend and backend solutions for high-throughput inspection products.

Experience Level

Senior level. Years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities focus on software design, implementation, system integration, and customer support for inspection products.

• Design, implement, and maintain high-performance, production-grade software (primary: C#).
• Develop scalable frontend and backend systems for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing.
• Contribute across the full product lifecycle: requirements, design, development, deployment, and support.
• Develop domain expertise in wafer inspection software and defect-inspection use cases.
• Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams (systems, hardware, applications, marketing, manufacturing).
• Apply and improve software engineering best practices and SDLC processes.
• Support software deployment, service, and customer success activities; travel globally as needed.

Requirements

Core technical and professional requirements for the role.

• Must-have: strong programming fundamentals with hands-on experience in C#.
• Must-have: solid understanding of software design principles and the software development lifecycle.
• Must-have: strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective verbal and written communication.
• Must-have: ability to collaborate effectively in a global, cross-functional engineering environment.
• Experience building high-performance, production-grade systems for demanding environments.
• Willingness to travel internationally to support teams and customers.
• Nice-to-have: practical experience with Java and exposure or interest in AI-driven technologies and intelligent systems.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree: BE / BTech / MS / MCA / MTech (as listed in the posting).

About the Company

Company: KLA

Headquarters: Chennai, India

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company enables the production of electronic devices by inventing systems and solutions for manufacturing integrated circuits, wafers, and displays. With over 40 years of experience, KLA invests heavily in innovation and R&D to support advanced chip design and manufacturing process optimization, collaborating with top technology providers to deliver future electronic devices.