Software Engineering Intern

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 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.

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 KLA's 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. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Responsibilities

Participate in company training on relevant software technologies, development tools, and processes. Provide regular work reports and updates. Software Development Projects: Contribute to the rapid prototype development and testing of semiconductor equipment software for inspection, metrology and data analysis systems. Existing code analysis, refactoring and performance optimization. Machine Learning Projects: Work on industrial defect image processing and segmentation / denoising prototyping using Python and PyTorch on Linux, with evaluation and visualization. Test Automation Projects: Participate in developing tools for automated testing, deployment, and operations based on CI/CD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery) processes. Work at least 3 full days per week, following standard company working hours. Outstanding performance during the internship may lead to a full-time offer through campus recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Automation, Mathematics, or related fields. Familiar with programming languages and frameworks, including but not limited to: C/C++/C#/Python/Java/JavaScript/Vue/AngularJS/PHP. Solid knowledge of CS and SW engineering: DSA, multithreading, OOP, design patterns, etc. Familiarity with computer vision, data analysis, and machine learning. Experience with PyTorch, NumPy, OpenCV is a plus. Experience with projects related to AI / LLM / AI Agents is preferred. Experience with coursework projects, research projects, or personal projects is preferred. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills. Fluent in English, with good communication skills, teamwork spirit, and a proactive, self-driven attitude.

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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