Sr Software Engineer (C++, AI/ML, OOP, Linux) - Milpitas, CA, United States
$136,300 - $231,700 USD yearly
Originally posted 23 August 2026 by the employer.
Develop C++ software for KLA's mask inspection systems.
About the role
This role involves building C++ software for mask inspection systems, focusing on machine control and data analysis.
What you'll do
- Design and develop inspection machine control software and data analytics solutions for advanced mask inspection systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define and implement system requirements.
- Optimize and maintain existing codebases to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Provide support during integration/test and handle escalations from customer sites.
What you'll need
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or another related field.
- Proven experience in C++ programming, object-oriented design, and design patterns.
- Strong background in data analysis and debugging in multi-process multi-threaded apps.
- Proficiency in Linux-based development environments.
Nice to have
- RPC/REST interface definitions experience.
- Familiarity with frontend tool stacks such as Qt or other modern UI frameworks (Vue/React/Angular/Gtk).
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Singularity) and Kubernetes.
Skills: C++, mask inspection systems, machine control software, data analysis, Linux
This role has been open 55 days — slightly above the 51-day median for Software Engineering Semiconductor roles.
Software Engineering Semiconductor · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
181
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Median days open
51 d
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Median salary
$143k
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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 (181 roles · 34 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 36 | 181 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 210 | 6118 · 145 employers |
| Median days open | 62 d | 51 d (+11 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $143k |
Skills observed across this category: C++, mask inspection systems, machine control software, data analysis, Linux
Who's hiring in this category
- KLA Corporation (this employer) · 36 open roles · median 62 d
- Applied Materials · 31 open roles · median 25 d
- ASM International · 14 open roles · median 67 d
- Lam Research · 14 open roles · median 45 d
- Keysight Technologies · 10 open roles · median 75 d
- Onto Innovation · 9 open roles · median 59 d
How we counted: 181 open Software Engineering Semiconductor (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 34 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 18 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.