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

Director of Mask Computational Software Products Group are core to KLA’s technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Director Mask Computational Software Products talent community, we are interested in learning about your background.

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This job opening is in KLA’s advanced mask software product group. The group develops state-of-the-art computational algorithms and software applications that leading-edge semiconductor mask-shops and wafer fab customers use in production to get the best possible sensitivity and performance from their mask inspection and review systems. As director of this group, the candidate will have the unique opportunity to lead and be responsible for the business, products, customer engagements and talented engineering team developing these software products.

Responsibilities:

Following are some of the responsibilities of the Director of Mask Computational Software Products Group:

Own and drive all aspects of the software group business, P&L, product strategy, customer engagements and development and field engineering
Directly engage with mask-shop and fab reticle requal customers to understand their most challenging problems in the areas of mask inspection and defect disposition, propose solutions using advanced computational software and algorithms, then drive the development and deployment on these solutions to resolve their issues
Come up with innovative application use-case ideas and find continuous improvements in production mask-making and reticle requal flows
Leverage advanced image processing, optical and lithography modeling, and numerical and AI methods to come up with unique and advanced software offerings in the mask defect disposition space
Develop and socialize clear requirements for new use-cases, and brainstorm on possible technology approaches with algo, software and expert application engineers
Build strong positive relationships and credibility with internal engineering teams, key customers and field teams leveraging their strengths and support to deliver on software solutions
Drive key projects and customer engagements through weekly progress meetings
Work harmoniously across functional and division teams
Prepare and deliver periodic program updates and clearly communicate progress, issues, help needed and plans with senior management
Travel up to 25-50% to better sync with customers, development engineering and field and account teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven track-record working with customers in semiconductor industry, committing and delivering on software solutions to improve mask or wafer yield and turn-around-time
Strong team player, able to lead and influence teams. Experience managing development teams of 10+ engineers
Experience in semiconductor lithography modeling, OPC/Verification, mask inspection and/or defect disposition
Familiarity with UNIX/Linux programming, MATLAB and scripting in Shell, Python, Perl, PHP, or HTML
Understand software development, test, release, and qualification cycle
Excellent communication, project management, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills
Strong problem solving skills and perseverance, self-driven yet strong team player

Minimum Qualifications

Masters level degree in a technical field with at least 10 years of experience in Semiconductor Mask Inspection, software or OPC industry

OR

Doctorate (Academic) in a technical field with at least 5 years of experience in Semiconductor Mask Inspection, software or OPC industry

Base Pay Range: $210,900.00 - $369,100.00

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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