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# Sr Software Engineer (C++, AI/ML, OOP, Linux)

- **Company:** KLA-Tencor
- **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Software Debugging, Linux, PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Qt (Software), Prometheus, Software Requirements Analysis, Multithreading, ReactJS, Grafana, Vue.js, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Data Analytics, Front End Software Development, Docker
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/sr-software-engineer-c%2B%2B-ai-ml-oop-linux-milpitas-ca-usa-58831721

## About the Role

_ escalations from customer sites Tasks * Proven experience in C++ programming and object-oriented design * Strong background in data analysis and debugging in multi-process, multi-threaded apps * Experience with Linux-based development environments * RPC/REST interface definitions experience is a plus * Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL, Prometheus) and Observability tools (Grafana) * Familiarity with frontend tool stacks (Qt or Vue/React/Angular) * Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Singularity) and Kubernetes is a plus * Doctorate + 0 years, or Master + 3 years, or Bachelor + 5 years of related experience Key requirements * medical * dental * vision * 401(K) with company matching * employee stock purchase program (ESPP) * tuition reimbursement

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you build cutting-edge C++ software for next-gen mask inspection systems and contribute to AI-enabled tooling. You work with cross-functional experts to tackle high-impact engineering challenges and help ensure tool availability through data analytics and machine control development. You'll design and integrate AI capabilities and collaborate across hardware, software, and algorithm teams. The role offers hands-on impact in a fast, innovation-driven environment that shapes semiconductor manufacturing. Compensation / Benefits * Design and develop inspection machine control software and data analytics for mask inspection systems * Integrate AI capabilities into production tools and evaluate model training/inference flows * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define and implement system requirements * Optimize and maintain existing codebases for performance, scalability, and reliability * Provide support during integration/test and handle escalations from customer sites Tasks * Proven experience in C++ programming and object-oriented design * Strong background in data analysis and debugging in multi-process, multi-threaded apps * Experience with Linux-based development environments * RPC/REST interface definitions experience is a plus * Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL, Prometheus) and Observability tools (Grafana) * Familiarity with frontend tool stacks (Qt or Vue/React/Angular) * Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Singularity) and Kubernetes is a plus * Doctorate + 0 years, or Master + 3 years, or Bachelor + 5 years of related experience Key requirements * medical * dental * vision * 401(K) with company matching * employee stock purchase program (ESPP) * tuition reimbursement


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