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KLA-Tencor

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer (Linux, Firmware, Embedded, C++)

KLA-Tencor

Milpitas, CA · Senior

$141,300 – $240,200

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What this role is

Join KLA's Broadband Plasma Division as a senior engineer building Linux firmware for embedded optical inspection systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. This role combines low-level systems programming with hardware integration, spanning sensor firmware, communication protocols, and end-to-end product ownership.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Strong firmware debugging and hardware-software integration skills
  • Linux internals and networking expertise
  • C and C++ proficiency in embedded environments
  • Low-level programming experience including BSP and drivers
  • Understanding of multi-disciplinary product design with schematics
  • Experience with modern DevOps practices (git, SVN, testing automation)
  • Knowledge of peripheral interface protocols (I2C, SPI, PCIe)

Nice to have

  • Python knowledge

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