HPC Infrastructure Engineer

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 worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows 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 KLAs 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. First to deliver the best imaging and classification data for every defect or point on any layer at any time. EBeams mission encapsulates its role as the eyes of KLAs product line, providing timely information on defects and critical locations on the wafer at the highest spatial resolution possible. Customers use EBeam products alongside KLA patterned and bare wafer inspectors to quickly understand the nature of defects and other imperfections on product wafers and take action to correct the manufacturing process.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Join Us in Powering the Future of EBeam at KLA!

At KLA, our EBeam division serves as the eyes of our product linedelivering the highest-resolution insights into wafer defects and critical locations. Our tools work together with KLAs inspection systems to help customers quickly identify and resolve manufacturing issues, driving innovation and quality in semiconductor production.

Were looking for a passionate and driven HPC Infrastructure Engineer to help us scale our high-performance computing (HPC) systems from concept to enterprise. If you're excited about building cutting-edge infrastructure, collaborating across teams, and driving digital transformation, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Job Duties, but not limited to:

• Support and scale HPC clusters with a focus on performance, reliability, and innovation.
• Collaborate with architecture teams to define developer needs and deliver production-ready solutions.
• Design and manage hardware BOMs, vendor relationships, and hardware release processes.
• Configure Linux-based systems and ensure seamless integration of compute, storage, and networking.
• Drive system-level specifications, timelines, and quality deliverables from prototype to production.
• Provide golden images, scripts, and documentation to support manufacturing and customer success.

Requirements, but not limited to:

• Deep Linux expertise (SuSE, RedHat, Rocky, Ubuntu).
• Hands-on experience with HPC hardware, storage systems, and cloud-based architectures.
• Familiarity with scripting (Shell, Python) and configuration tools (Salt, Chef, Puppet).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and system-level troubleshooting.
• Bonus: Experience with DevOps pipelines, containers (Docker, Singularity), Kubernetes, and monitoring tools like Grafana.

Who You Are:

• Curious, collaborative, and energized by solving complex problems.
• A clear communicator who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
• Self-motivated and organized, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree and minimum of 2 years proven experience and Masters degree and minimum of 1 year of proven experience.

Base Pay Range: $108,900.00 - $185,100.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLAs 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.

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