Company Overview

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.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Crafting, deploying, and supporting an HPC cluster from infancy to enterprise is exciting because it involves crafting robust, scalable systems that push the boundaries of computational power! This process offers the satisfaction of overcoming sophisticated challenges and seeing your work enable groundbreaking research and innovation.

Responsibilities for this exciting role will include:Design, implementation & support of high-performance compute clustersSolid understanding on HPC systems, including CPU/GPU architecture, scalable/robust storage, high-bandwidth inter-connects, and a knowledge of cloud based computing architecturesApply their attention to detail to generate HW BOMs for HPC Clusters, provide vendor management and coordinate HW release activities.Use their strong skills with the Linux OS to configure appropriate operating systems for the HPC systemUnderstand and assemble the project specifications and performance requirements at the subsystem and system levels. Adhere and strive to project timelines to ensure program achievements complete on time.Support design and release of new products to manufacturing and ultimately the customer, providing quality golden images, procedures, scripts and documentation to the manufacturing team and customer support team.Lead EOL Parts Re-Qualification for long term system deploymentsSupport in-house as well as in-field critical issuesRequired Qualifications:Validated in-depth and flavor agnostic knowledge of Linux systems (SuSE, RedHat, Rocky, Ubuntu)Experience of crafting and maintaining robust storageStrong HPC HW knowledge especially in the Server, GPU, Networking, Storage, Scheduler, BIOS & BMC arenas.Experience in System-D, Net boot/PXE, Linux HA.Strong understanding of TCP/IP fundamentals and knowledge of protocols, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP.Strong with Storage File Shares: NFS/CIFSAbility to code and develop Shell and Python scripts.Experience with one or more of the listed Configuration Mgmt utilities. (Ansible, Salt, Chef, Puppet etc).Preferred Qualifications:Possess a strong DevOps focus: Knowledge of setting up a continuous development pipelines, Repository software (Git-based).Hypervisor Knowledge: VMWare, Proxmox, or XCP-ngKnowledge of Apache/Nginx, Setting up proxy/reverse proxy, application server routing, load balancing (HA Proxy)HPC Schedulers: SGE/SLURMMonitoring tools: Prometheus, Grafana, NagiosDatabase Technologies: MySQLBS or MS degree 5+ years validated experienceComputer Engineering or Electrical Engineer related fieldsSkills and Abilities:Team Orientation & Interpersonal – Highly motivated teammate with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.Organization & Time Management – Able to plan, schedule, prioritize, and follow up on tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.Adaptability to Change – Able to be flexible and encouraging, and able to assimilate change positively and proactively in rapid growth environment.Outstanding teammate with excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: 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, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

               

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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