HPC Engineer Storage Focused

Company OverviewKLA 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. Group/DivisionWith over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it. Job Description/Preferred QualificationsDesign, test, and tune storage systems that power real HPC workloads! The Computational Solutions Infrastructure Group (CSIG) at KLA builds scalable, highperformance infrastructure used by engineers running compute and dataintensive workloads. We're seeking an HPC Storage Engineer who wants handson experience working with production HPC storage systems. This role offers strong technical mentorship, realworld impact, and a clear path to seniorlevel HPC storage engineering! Job Duties, but not limited to:

HPC Storage Development & SupportContribute to the design and implementation of highperformance storage for HPC environmentsSupport storage configurations using NVMe, SSDs, RAID, and enterprise componentsHelp balance performance, reliability, and cost under guidance from senior engineersIntegration & DeliveryWork with product, hardware, and HPC teams to integrate storage into shipped systemsSupport new product introduction (NPI), production ramps, and component changesAssist with storage qualification, testing, and documentationPerformance & TroubleshootingExecute storage benchmarks aligned to real engineering workloadsAnalyze I/O behavior, throughput, latency, and metadata performanceTroubleshoot storage and performance issues in Linux environmentsLearning & CollaborationPartner closely with senior HPC storage engineers and architectsLearn best practices for productiongrade HPC storage designBuild depth across hardware, OS, file systems, and performance tooling Qualifications, but not limited to:2-4 years experience in storage, systems, HPC, or infrastructure engineeringHandson experience working in Linux environmentsExposure to highperformance or enterprise storage systemsUnderstanding of storage fundamentals: IOPS, latency, bandwidthFamiliarity with:

NVMe or SSDbased storageRAID and data protection conceptsParallel or distributed storage concepts (Lustrelike architectures)Nice to HaveExposure to HPC clusters or computeheavy workloadsBasic knowledge of networking concepts related to storageExperience supporting systems that ship to customers Why Join the

Team:

Handson experience with real HPC storage systemsStrong mentorship and a clear growth pathWork on systems that are shipped, supported, and used globally Minimum QualificationsDoctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range:

$105,900.00 - $180,000.00

Annually Primary Location:

USA-MI-Ann Arbor-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... For full info follow application link. KLA-Tencor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.