Technical Specialist

The core responsibilities for the job include the following:

Technical Leadership:

• Drive technical discussions, architecture decisions, and implementation strategies for customer-facing software features and platform capabilities.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, production-grade software using C#, C++, and Python/Java.
• Provide technical leadership for complex software initiatives while influencing engineering direction across teams.
• Evaluate and adopt modern software engineering practices, frameworks, development tools, and AI-assisted productivity solutions where appropriate.
• Contribute to software architecture reviews, design discussions, and technical roadmaps.

Software Development and System Engineering:

• Develop deep technical expertise in LS-SWIFT inspection system software and associated workflows.
• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, support, and continuous improvement.
• Debug and resolve complex issues across multi-process, multi-threaded, and multi-system software environments spanning Windows and Linux platforms.
• Design scalable, reliable, maintainable, and performant software systems that meet demanding product and customer requirements.
• Acquire and apply domain knowledge related to semiconductor defect inspection and inspection system workflows.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with global engineering teams across multiple geographies.
• Work effectively with systems, hardware, applications, manufacturing, service, and marketing teams throughout product development and deployment.
• Support product releases, customer escalations, field issues, and continuous product improvement efforts.
• Act as a technical integrator across teams to help drive successful product execution and divisional objectives.
• Mentor engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, and engineering best practices.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Leverage AI productivity tools and modern engineering approaches to improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Identify opportunities for technical innovation, automation, and architecture improvements.
• Promote engineering excellence through robust design, code quality, testing, and maintainability practices.
• Travel to KLA and customer sites globally as required to support product development, deployment, customer engagement, and technology advancement.

Requirements:

• Experience with C++ and Python development.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, high-performance computing (HPC), or large-scale software platforms.
• Experience with AI productivity and development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, or similar technologies.
• Experience developing software for semiconductors, industrial automation, instrumentation, manufacturing, or other complex engineering domains.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions and drive execution across organizational boundaries.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in BE / BTech / MS / MCA / MTech in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 9+ years of software development experience delivering complex software products.
• Strong expertise in C# and. NET application development. Strong software design, architecture, and object-oriented programming skills.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis capabilities in complex software environments.
• Solid understanding of Windows internals and. NET runtime concepts.
• Thorough knowledge of software engineering principles, SDLC, and software quality practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in global cross-functional teams.

Desired Attributes:

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
• Ability to influence and lead through technical expertise.
• Passion for solving challenging engineering problems.
• Continuous learner with curiosity for emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Collaborative team player capable of working effectively across global organizations.
• Ability to energize teams and drive outcomes in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.