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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Manager - **Company:** KLA Corporation - **Location:** Newport, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Programming Tools, Embedded Software, Firmware, Machine Learning, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Release Management, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Software Technical Review, Windows Desktop, Multithreading, Real Time Systems, Git, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Software Coding, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://kla.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Search/job/Newport-United-Kingdom/Software-Engineering-Manager_2638322 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree (required) + significant relevant experience; Master's or advanced degree (desired) + relevant experience in Computer Science, Software, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or Physics, including people-management or technical-lead experience. * Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow software and firmware engineering teams and to deliver complex products on schedule. * A solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals-software architecture, data structures, algorithms, design patterns, event-driven and multithreaded design, testing, and debugging-sufficient to guide technical decisions across the team. * Technical breadth across the team's technology areas, including experience with: + Microsoft .NET and C# for Windows desktop applications + C and C++ programming, including embedded firmware + Software architecture for complex, real-time systems + Measurement, data-analysis, or signal/image-processing algorithms + Source code control (Git), modern development practices, and software design and coding standards * Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence peers, interdisciplinary engineering groups, customers, suppliers, and senior leadership, including delivering clear technical and program presentations * Adept at managing and collaborating with teams across the US, Europe, and Asia * Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills with a systematic, data-driven approach to leading teams Preferred: * Experience managing multidisciplinary teams spanning firmware/embedded, desktop application, and algorithm development * Experience in the semiconductor, metrology, inspection, or scientific-instrument domain * Experience with Agile/Scrum and modern software development lifecycle and release management * Experience delivering AI/ML capabilities in products * Experience improving engineering processes, diagnostics/observability, and software quality for complex systems, Bachelor's degree (required) + 8yrs relevant experience; Master's or advanced degree (desired) + 6yrs experience in Computer Science, Software, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or Physics, including at least 2-3 years of people-management or technical-lead experience. ## Description As a Software Engineering Manager on this team, you will lead and grow a multidisciplinary group of software and firmware engineers who design, develop, release, and support our families of surface profiler, thin film, sheet resistance and nanoindentation measurement instruments. You will be responsible for both people leadership and technical direction spanning embedded firmware, Windows desktop applications, software architecture, and measurement and data-analysis algorithms, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and the latest advancements in software engineering and AI/ML/DL. You will partner closely with hardware, systems, product, and global engineering teams to deliver high-quality products on schedule., * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software and firmware engineers-setting clear goals, giving regular feedback, conducting performance reviews, and supporting career growth * Provide technical direction and oversight across embedded firmware, Windows desktop software (C#/.NET, C++), software architecture, and measurement, data-analysis, and signal/image-processing algorithms * Own planning and execution for your team-scope and estimate work, manage schedules and priorities, communicate risks and tradeoffs, and deliver releases on schedule * Drive sound architecture and design decisions through design and code reviews, and uphold engineering standards for quality, performance, reliability, and security * Recruit, hire, and onboard top engineering talent while building an inclusive, high-performing, and collaborative team culture * Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, systems, product management, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams to define requirements and align on roadmaps * Partner with globally distributed teams across the US, Europe, and Asia on system integration, software releases, and shared engineering best practices * Champion responsible adoption of AI/ML and AI-assisted development tools under company security policies, remove obstacles, and foster root-cause analysis and continuous improvement in process and product quality ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)