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# Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** KLA Corporation
- **Location:** Newport, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** May 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gb8b52a996f2a24b0539a9611f7fcdb1f4

## About the Role

* An experienced Senior Software Engineer, ideally gained in a technical industry
 * With proven experience and/or degree qualified in Software Engineering, Computer Science
 * Be up to date with software development methods and technologies
 * Experienced in software development with the use of OOD/OOP (JAVA, C++, C#, etc)
 * Previous experience of working in multi-disciplined project team(s)
 * An appreciation of the full software development life cycle
 * Experience of data analytics and/or AI in a machine controls environment is desirable

For this role we are looking for someone who has:

 * Excellent logical/analytical skills coupled with strong problem-solving abilities
 * Good time-management / multi-tasking skills to deliver results within strictly defined release timelines
 * Excellent interpersonal skills
 * Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
 * Resilient with the ability and flexibility to respond to changing priorities
 * Comfortable working collaboratively across the business to enable successful delivery of products

## Description

Business Unit
Responsible for the growth of our world leading wafer handling and process systems, the Platform Engineering Group are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team based in Newport, Wales.
***KLA is proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer. To enhance our diverse workforce and business growth we offer a flexible working culture, please let us know how we can support your needs - full time, part time, job share, flexible hours, support with your application/interview process ***, Working with the Software Manager, this important role within the team will utilise your knowledge and experience in Object-Orientated Design and Object-Orientated Programming to develop, test, release and maintain new and legacy software.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

 * Developing industrial control software using OOD/OOP under Microsoft Windows
 * Writing, testing, and deploying high-quality code
 * Documenting work, to include software design specifications, test plans and release notes
 * Testing software on suitable hardware within a multi-disciplinary team
 * Ensuring all software meets required standards of safety, quality, performance, and security


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