DevOps Engineer

Company Overview

KLA 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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, automate, and maintain scalable DevOps platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure solutions that support KLA Frontline products and engineering teams.
• Build and enhance deployment frameworks, infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions, and release automation processes to improve software delivery speed, quality, and reliability.
• Leverage AI-assisted development and operational tools to enhance automation, optimize system performance, and improve engineering productivity.
• Collaborate closely with software, hardware, system, and product teams to establish DevOps best practices, streamline development workflows, and improve deployment efficiency.
• Develop a deep understanding of application architectures, deployment environments, and operational requirements to proactively identify reliability, scalability, and security improvements.
• Design and implement monitoring, logging, observability, and alerting solutions to ensure high availability and rapid incident response.
• Contribute to next-generation platform and infrastructure initiatives by evaluating technologies, conducting trade-off analyses, identifying operational risks, and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Work effectively with geographically distributed teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable cloud and on-premises infrastructure solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, containerized environments, infrastructure, and production systems running on Windows and Linux.
• Champion DevOps culture, automation-first practices, security integration, and continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle

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Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of experience.
• Strong experience with DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or related disciplines.
• Hands-on experience with:• Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipeline design and automation
• Scripting and programming using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages
• Containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Infrastructure as Code
• Cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform

• Strong understanding of software development processes and source control management practices.
• Experience implementing monitoring, logging, observability, and operational analytics solutions using industry-standard tools.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows administration, networking fundamentals, security best practices, and system performance optimization.
• Experience supporting distributed, highly available, and mission-critical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills in complex cloud, infrastructure, and application environments.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, DevSecOps principles, release management, and modern software engineering practices.
• Ability to translate business and technical requirements into scalable automation, infrastructure, and operational solutions through effective collaboration.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree with atleast 2 years of experience or Bachaler's degree with atleast 3 years of experience.

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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