KLA · 1 day ago
Director of Mask Computational Software Products Group (E)
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$211K/yr - $369K/yr
5+ years expKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. They are seeking a Director of Mask Computational Software Products Group who will lead the business and engineering team in developing computational algorithms and software applications for semiconductor mask-shops and wafer fab customers.
ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Own and drive all aspects of the software group business, P&L, product strategy, customer engagements and development and field engineering
Directly engage with mask-shop and fab reticle requal customers to understand their most challenging problems in the areas of mask inspection and defect disposition, propose solutions using advanced computational software and algorithms, then drive the development and deployment on these solutions to resolve their issues
Come up with innovative application use-case ideas and find continuous improvements in production mask-making and reticle requal flows
Leverage advanced image processing, optical and lithography modeling, and numerical and AI methods to come up with unique and advanced software offerings in the mask defect disposition space
Develop and socialize clear requirements for new use-cases, and brainstorm on possible technology approaches with algo, software and expert application engineers
Build strong positive relationships and credibility with internal engineering teams, key customers and field teams leveraging their strengths and support to deliver on software solutions
Drive key projects and customer engagements through weekly progress meetings
Work harmoniously across functional and division teams
Prepare and deliver periodic program updates and clearly communicate progress, issues, help needed and plans with senior management
Travel up to 25-50% to better sync with customers, development engineering and field and account teams
Qualification
Required
Masters level degree in a technical field with at least 10 years of experience in Semiconductor Mask Inspection, software or OPC industry
OR
Doctorate (Academic) in a technical field with at least 5 years of experience in Semiconductor Mask Inspection, software or OPC industry
Preferred
Proven track-record working with customers in semiconductor industry, committing and delivering on software solutions to improve mask or wafer yield and turn-around-time
Strong team player, able to lead and influence teams. Experience managing development teams of 10+ engineers
Experience in semiconductor lithography modeling, OPC/Verification, mask inspection and/or defect disposition
Familiarity with UNIX/Linux programming, MATLAB and scripting in Shell, Python, Perl, PHP, or HTML
Understand software development, test, release, and qualification cycle
Excellent communication, project management, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills
Strong problem solving skills and perseverance, self-driven yet strong team player
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
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
Paid company holidays
Family care and bonding leave
Company
KLA
Kla creates tools and services that promote innovation in the electronics industry.
10001+ employees
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