Specialist, Software Technology
KLA · Chennai
- Experience10–15 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelexecutive
- Posted10 Sept 2026
About KLA
KLA is hiring in Chennai in semiconductors electronics. This role looks for around 10+ years of experience.
Skills
- Java
- C#
- C++
- Software architecture
- Windows
- Debugging
- Operating systems
- Software development lifecycle
- Software engineering
- Programming fundamentals
- Wafer defect inspection
The role
A software engineer at a semiconductor inspection systems company develops Java, C#, and C++ software for wafer defect inspection, designing Windows-based multi-process systems and applying software architecture. The role also uses Linux and high-performance computing while integrating software across the product lifecycle.
Full job description
Job Summary
LS-SWIFT Division of KLA's Global Products Group provides patterned wafer inspection systems for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. Its mission is to deliver market-leading cost of ownership in defect detection for a broad range of applications in the production of semiconductors. Customers from the foundry, logic, memory, automotive, MEMS, advanced packaging and other markets rely upon high-sample wafer inspection information generated by LS-SWIFT products. LS (Laser Scanning) systems enable cost-effective patterned wafer defect detection for the industry's most sophisticated process technologies deployed in leading-edge foundry, logic, DRAM, and NAND fabs. SWIFT (Simultaneous Wafer Inspection at Fast Throughput) systems deliver all-wafer-surface (frontside, backside, and edge) macro inspection that is critical for automotive IC, MEMS, and advanced packaging processes as well as foundry/logic and memory fabs. LS-SWIFT operates from a global footprint that includes the US, Singapore, India and Germany, and serves a worldwide customer base across Asia, Europe and North America.
Responsibilities
Responsible for software development activities using Java and C#/C++.
Good debugging skills in a complex software setup involving multi-process/multiple systems in Windows/Java environment with good OS concepts.
Good with software design skills/architecture.
Optional skills: Knowledge of working with HPC, Linux, and Win32 understanding.
Acquire and demonstrate technical knowledge of inspector software.
Participate in end-to-end product development lifecycle activities.
Acquire knowledge of key use cases in defect inspection using SWIFT tools.
Team work / Soft skills and others
Leading/working together productively in a team setup with other team members.
Keenness to learn new technology and see how they can be a suitable fit to the existing product.
Collaborate with teams across different geographical zones to develop / deliver software solutions.
Being flexible with work timings, attending to technical discussions with business team/peer teams across the globe.
Work across groups including systems/hardware, marketing, applications and manufacturing on all aspects of software project including requirement definition, design, development, deployment, support and service.
Understand and apply software development best practices.
Travel to other KLA sites and customer sites on a needed basis.
Qualifications
BE/BTech/MS/MCA/MTech with 10+ years of SW development experience.
Strong in programming fundamentals, Java / .NET and C#/C++ with good software design exposure.
Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Thorough knowledge of SDLC and software engineering.
Strong verbal and written communication and teamwork skills.
Come across as an integrator / energizing / captivating person - helping achieve divisional goals.
Education
BE/BTech/MS/MCA/MTech (CS/Electronics/Physics/ECE degree)
Experience
Minimum work experience of 10 years in the relevant areas.
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