Software Engineer (Metrology Systems) - Milpitas, CA, United States
$114,800 - $168,400 USD yearly
Originally posted 24 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
You will contribute to the development of metrology systems for the Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) division.
What you'll do
- Design and develop software for metrology tools and platforms.
- Analyze requirements and translate them into robust software designs and implementations.
- Develop, test, debug, and deliver high-quality software features.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including systems, hardware, algorithm, and applications engineers.
- Support performance optimization, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex software systems.
What you'll need
- Programming experience in C# and C++.
- Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Design and Programming (OOD/OOP) principles.
- Experience developing multithreaded applications.
- Experience with WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) GUI development.
- Knowledge of image processing concepts and techniques.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
Nice to have
- Experience developing scientific, engineering, or instrumentation software.
- Familiarity with software architecture and design patterns.
- Experience working with complex distributed or real-time systems.
- Knowledge of semiconductor equipment, metrology, inspection, or imaging systems.
- Experience with automated testing and software quality practices.
Skills: metrology systems, software emulation tools, C#, C++, image processing
This role has been open 16 days — well below the 46-day median for Software Engineering Semiconductor roles.
Software Engineering Semiconductor · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
183
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Median days open
46 d
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Median salary
$142k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | KLA Corporation | All employers we track in this specialty (183 roles · 35 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 37 | 183 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 201 | 6035 · 146 employers |
| Median days open | 54 d | 46 d (+8 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $142k |
Skills observed across this category: metrology systems, software emulation tools, C#, C++, image processing
Who's hiring in this category
- KLA Corporation (this employer) · 37 open roles · median 54 d
- Applied Materials · 30 open roles · median 24 d
- Lam Research · 13 open roles · median 46 d
- ASM International · 12 open roles · median 76 d
- Teradyne · 11 open roles · median 22 d
- Onto Innovation · 10 open roles · median 63 d
How we counted: 183 open Software Engineering Semiconductor (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 35 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 10 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.