Platform Developer – Storage & System Hardware

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 Are you driven by the challenge of building blazing-fast, fault-tolerant storage systems that power the most sophisticated computing in the world? Do you thrive in the depths of the Linux kernel, love unraveling sophisticated performance mysteries, and get motivated by solving problems that others shy away from? If that sounds like you — we want you on our team! Join a group of world-class engineers at the forefront of innovation, working where hardware-aware software, distributed storage, and high-performance computing converge. As a Platform Developer – Storage & System Hardware, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing, optimizing, and supporting the next generation of scalable, resilient storage infrastructure This is more than a job — it’s a chance to craft the future of computing. Come build with us! Job Requirements, but not limited to:

• Build and maintain tools to supervise and support sophisticated storage systems like PFS, ZFS, and XFS.
• Solve and resolve performance, reliability, and configuration issues in large-scale environments.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to optimize system integration and efficiency.
• Deploy and customize both in-house and commercial storage solutions (e.g., Lustre).
• Participate in system bring-up, validation, and performance tuning of hardware-aware software stacks.
• Chip in to automation frameworks and internal documentation for diagnostics and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Strong programming skills in C/C++, with scripting experience in Python or Bash.
• Deep understanding of Linux systems programming and kernel-level debugging.
• Hands-on experience with file systems like PFS, ZFS, and XFS.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus exporters) and benchmarking utilities (e.g., fio, dd).
• A genuine curiosity about computer hardware—memory hierarchies, NVMe, compression cards, and more.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with distributed computing environments and HPC clusters.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Singularity) and cloud-based storage architectures.
• Familiarity with parallel programming (MPI, SLURM, OpenMP, UCX)

Minimum Qualifications Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years Base Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $136,000.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to [email protected] to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.