Software Engineer - Devops

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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

As a Senior DevOps Engineer within the Engineering team, you play a critical role in automating and scaling the systems and services that power our industry leading tools. You will work closely with our development teams and lead projects related to infrastructure automation, scaling, and CI/CD-driving them to completion and ensuring that platform processes, automation standards, and best practices are followed.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines.

• Implement and oversee cloud infrastructure using IaC

• Maintain and optimize Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads

• Automate operational tasks to improve efficiency and reliability

• Monitor infrastructure and respond to performance or security issues

• Collaborate with development teams to support software delivery

• Ensure best practices for security, scalability, and reliability across environments

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in DevOps, SRE, or cloud infrastructure roles.

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar

• Proficiency with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible

• Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm

• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.

• Experience with scripting/programming using Python, Bash, or PowerShell

• Experience with version control and branching strategies (Git)

• Contribute to incident response, root cause analysis, and system improvements

• Strong problem solving and analytical thinking

• Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer, or Azure DevOps Engineer

• Exposure to microservices architecture

• Exposure to DevSecOps technologies

• Experience with secret management tools (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault)

• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Knowledge of InstallShield for software packaging and installer creation

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years;

Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $136,300.00 - $231,700.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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