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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Manager, Machine Control & Distributed Computing - **Company:** KLA Corporation - **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States - **Salary:** $195,600.0 - $332,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Architectural Patterns, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Distributed Systems, Fat Client, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Open Source Technology, Software Product Management, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Web Applications, High Performance Computing, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18040650?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18040650%2FSoftware-Manager-Machine-Control-Distributed-Computing-California-Milpitas ## About the Role * Strong software development expertise with proficiency in modern programming languages such as C#, C++, Java, and Python. * Proven experience as a people and functional manager, with a track record of building high-performing engineering teams and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability. * Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and collaborate with globally distributed teams across the United States, India, Singapore, and other international locations. * Deep understanding of software design principles, architectural patterns, and best practices, with the ability to guide teams in developing scalable, maintainable, and high-quality solutions. * Strong knowledge of open-source technologies, frameworks, and software ecosystems, spanning both web-based and desktop (thick-client) applications. Ability to evaluate architectural trade-offs and recommend appropriate technology solutions based on business and technical requirements. * Passionate about coaching, mentoring, and developing talent, helping team members maximize their potential and achieve both personal and professional growth. * Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with a structured and rational approach to addressing complex technical, project, and organizational challenges. * Strong technical problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, diagnose complex issues, and drive effective solutions in a fast-paced engineering environment. * Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling effective collaboration across engineering, product management, program management, and leadership teams. * Results-oriented leader with a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions while balancing innovation, execution excellence, and customer success., * Preferred work experiences in semiconductor processing / equipment industry or product companies * Must have excellent communication, organizational, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills * Must be self-driven, and a strong team player * Good understanding on High Performance computing and related technologies/aids (CPU, GPU performance comparison and related toolkits) along with Machine learning basics ## Description * Build and lead a team of smart software engineers to help our wafer inspection products to achieve the next level of performance through superior technology and the latest in software practices & machine learning. You will bring your proven experience in leading a team of engineers to conceive, design and deploy robust/scalable software for high-volume production and real time applications. * Need to lead the change to bring in the next generation SW architecture (in possibly newer tech stack) along with supporting the existing set of features done with the current SW tech stack * Acquire and demonstrate technical knowledge of LS-SWIFT product software * Meet product timelines with good quality software * Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various contributing factors * Ensuring that detailed designs, code, and unit tests are consistent, robust, future-proof and scalable. Understand and make design and architectural improvements on existing software. * Motivated to learn newer Software technologies independently * Easily work with legacy frameworks, while embracing and implementing modern technologies and frameworks * Collaborate with cross-divisional and cross-functional teams across geographical zones to develop / deliver software solutions * Communicate effectively on technical and business topics ## Related Videos - [Introduction to Azure Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/368-introduction-to-azure-machine-learning) - [Agentic AI Systems for Critical Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1592-agentic-ai-systems-for-critical-workloads) - [Are you still programming unit tests or already generating?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/722-are-you-still-programming-unit-tests-or-already-generating) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [What non-automotive Machine Learning projects can learn from automotive Machine Learning projects](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/397-what-non-automotive-machine-learning-projects-can-learn-from-automotive-machine-learning-projects) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Top 10 Java Libraries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/364-top-10-java-libraries) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j)