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.
The Information Technology (IT) group at KLA is involved in every aspect of the global business. IT’s mission is to enable business growth and productivity by connecting people, process, and technology. It focuses not only on enhancing the technology that enables our business to thrive but also on how employees use and are empowered by technology. This integrated approach to customer service, creativity and technological excellence enables employee productivity, business analytics, and process excellence.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
We are seeking a Systems & UX Engineer who can combine strong backend engineering fundamentals with thoughtful user experience design to deliver fast, reliable, and intuitive applications. In this role, you will build end-to-end product experiences—front-end, APIs, and systems integrations—while ensuring performance, accessibility, and maintainability in production environments.
Implement performance-oriented front-end practices (rendering efficiency, caching, lazy loading, and instrumentation).
Integrate with enterprise services (authentication, authorization, data services, and workflow systems).
Work effectively in cross-functional teams, partnering with engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience; OR a Master's/PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience.
Proficiency with modern web technologies (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, React or similar frameworks) and backend development (e.g., Python/Node/Java).
Experience designing dashboards or rich data/AI-driven interfaces (search, copilots, analytics, and workflow tools).
What Success Looks Like (First 6-12 Months)
Note: Technology choices may vary by team needs; candidates should be comfortable learning and adapting to new tools.
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
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
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