1000 KLA Corporation · Ann Arbor, MI

HPC / AI Software Infrastructure Lead (E) at 1000 KLA Corporation — Ann Arbor, MI

Full-timeAnn Arbor, MI$151,100–$256,900/yearPosted 2026-07-29Apply on Workday
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Company Overview

HPC/AI Software Infrastructure Leads are core to KLA’s technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our HPC/AI Software Infrastructure Lead Engineering talent community, we are interested in learning about your background.

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At KLA, we’re pushing the boundaries of semiconductor inspection through advanced AI and high-performance computing. We are looking for a hands-on technical leader to architect and scale the next generation of AI/HPC infrastructure powering our most critical imaging and data platforms. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of distributed systems, GPU computing, and real-world AI workloads, and who enjoys building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams while driving technical excellence.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the architecture and development of large-scale HPC and AI infrastructure supporting cutting-edge image processing and machine learning workloads
  • Design scalable, high-performance distributed systems that unify traditional image processing with modern AI/Deep Learning pipelines
  • Drive GPU-accelerated computing strategies, optimizing performance across compute, storage, and networking layers
  • Partner cross-functionally with hardware, algorithms, and product teams to deliver robust, production-ready platforms
  • Establish engineering best practices (code quality, CI/CD, observability, performance tuning) for mission-critical systems
  • Mentor and develop engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and growth opportunities for junior team members
  • Serve as a technical leader and decision-maker, influencing architecture and long-term platform strategy

What You Bring

Experience

  • 10+ years in software engineering, including leading and scaling technical teams
  • Proven success building distributed systems in HPC, AI/ML, or cloud-native environments
  • Track record of delivering performance-critical infrastructure at scale
  • Experience mentoring and growing early- and mid-career engineers

Technical Expertise

  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, parallel computing, and Linux systems programming
  • Strong programming skills in C++, Python, or similar systems-level languages
  • Experience with GPU computing (CUDA, ROCm) and modern AI frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.)
  • Familiarity with high-performance storage systems, networking, and data pipelines
  • Strong foundation in CI/CD, DevOps, and production system reliability

Bonus Experience

  • Background in image processing, computer vision, or scientific computing
  • Experience supporting hybrid HPC + AI workloads in production environments

Leadership & Impact

  • Passion for developing talent and building inclusive, high-performing teams
  • Ability to operate as both a hands-on engineer and strategic technical leader
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across engineering and product stakeholders

Why KLA / Why Ann Arbor

  • Work on real-world AI systems at scale, not just experiments
  • Collaborate across hardware, software, and algorithm teams in a deeply technical environment
  • Join a growing engineering presence in Ann Arbor, with access to top talent and a strong technical community
  • Opportunity to shape the direction of AI infrastructure in a core product domain

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 5 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 12 years

Base Pay Range: $151,100.00 - $256,900.00

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA