High Performance Compute (HPC) Software Engineer – HPC SW Systems

Ann Arbor, MI · full time

$105,900 – $180,000

Listed on KLA-Tencor’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role designs and optimizes high-performance computing software for large-scale Linux clusters used in semiconductor manufacturing, requiring deep expertise in parallel computing, system-level performance tuning, and hardware-software co-design. It suits engineers with strong foundations in systems programming who want to work on mission-critical infrastructure that directly impacts production tools at scale.

Our summary, not KLA-Tencor’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Strong HPC or systems software development experience on Linux
Proficiency in Java and/or C++ and/or other system-level or performance-oriented languages
Hands-on experience with parallel computing such as MPI, OpenMP, or multithreading
Solid understanding of HPC hardware fundamentals: CPUs, memory hierarchies, storage, and networking
Practical experience working with clusters, servers, or rack-scale systems in lab or production environments
Strong debugging skills across software, OS, and hardware boundaries

Nice to have

Experience with containerized HPC environments including Docker, Singularity/Apptainer, or Kubernetes in HPC contexts
Familiarity with high-speed interconnects, storage architectures, and performance benchmarking
Exposure to rack integration including cabling, power distribution, cooling, and system bring-up
Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, or high-reliability systems environments
Ability to reason about system reliability, MTBF/MTBA, and failure modes in large compute installations
GPU computing experience with CUDA, ROCm, or equivalent