Sr. HPC Product Development Engineer (Linux/Solutions Architect)

$111,300 - $189,200/Yr

Disability Solutions - Milpitas, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Milpitas, CA

About the position

The HPCHardware Computer Product Engineer at KLA is responsible for designing and implementing high-performance computing (HPC) server platforms for semiconductor manufacturing. This role involves selecting and integrating components, developing test plans, performing software-hardware co-design, and ensuring the quality and effectiveness of server designs. The engineer will work closely with software applications and third-party suppliers to support customer needs and drive continuous improvement in hardware solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement HPC server platforms for high-volume semiconductor fabs.
• Select, qualify, and integrate components into the final design considering cost vs. performance trade-offs.
• Develop and implement test plans to assess the quality of components used in manufacturing.
• Understand and work closely with software applications hosted on the server platform.
• Perform software-hardware co-design while minimizing costs.
• Conduct QA testing of computer hardware and validate target software applications.
• Evaluate existing server designs and recommend changes for continuous improvement.
• Work with third-party hardware and software suppliers and system integrators.
• Own beta installations and support customer field escalations.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience building computer systems running Linux and VMware.
• Solid understanding of virtualization concepts.
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer hardware.
• Experience deploying TCP/IP networking.
• System administrator level advanced programming skills using scripting languages such as Bash, Perl, etc.

Nice-to-haves

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree in a related field.
• Experience in high availability server design.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and other voluntary benefits.
• 401(K) with company matching.
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
• Student debt assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Development and career growth opportunities.
• Financial planning benefits.
• Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Family care and bonding leave.