Software Engineer

Base Pay Range: $74,300.00 - $126,300.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-PA-Allentown-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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

SPTS wafer processing solutions include market-leading silicon etch, dielectric etch, dry-release etch, PVD, PECVD and molecular vapor deposition (MVD®), available with a range of wafer-handling options applicable to R&D, pilot production, or volume production environments. SPTS is headquartered and has its main manufacturing facility in Newport, UK, with additional manufacturing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. SPTS operates across 19 countries in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and offers comprehensive service and spare parts support through a worldwide network of service centers and qualified local agents.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Purpose of the role

Working within the Allentown-based Release Etch Products division in conjunction with the SPTS UK software group, this meaningful role within the team will utilize your knowledge and experience in Object-Oriented Design and Object-Oriented Programming to develop, test, release, and maintain new and legacy software.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Testing software on suitable hardware within a multi-disciplinary team
• Supporting software related issues including software installation and configuration
• Developing system control software using OOD/OOP under Microsoft Windows
• Writing, testing, and deploying high-quality code
• Documenting work, to include software design specifications, test plans, and release notes
• Ensuring all software meets required standards of safety, quality, performance, and security

Experience, knowledge & qualifications required:

• Software Engineer with Programming experience and/or degree qualified in Software Engineering, Computer Science
• Be up to date with software development methods and technologies
• Experienced in software development with the use of OOD/OOP (e.g. JAVA, C++, etc)

For this role we are looking for someone who has:

• Excellent logical/analytical skills coupled with strong problem-solving abilities
• Good time management / multi-tasking skills to deliver results within strictly defined release timelines
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Resilient with the ability and flexibility to respond to changing priorities
• Comfortable working collaboratively across the business to enable successful delivery of products

Desirable skills:

• Windows PC and hardware troubleshooting experience
• PLC programming experience (Siemens, Beckhoff, Rockwell, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following: 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.

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 to request accommodation.