Experienced Software Engineer in Bromley

Company Overview

The SPTS division of KLA designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End‑market applications include micro‑electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high‑speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors.

Group / Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next‑generation devices to volume production quickly and cost‑effectively. Enabling the movement toward advanced chip design, KLA’s Global Products Group (GPG) is looking for the best and the brightest research scientists, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers.

Why Join KLA?

• Impact That Matters: Your work will directly influence cutting‑edge products used by the world’s leading technology companies.
• Collaborate Globally: Work alongside top talent across multiple regions and disciplines in a culture that values innovation and excellence.
• Grow Without Limits: From designing and leading feature development to delivering end‑to‑end solutions, you’ll have opportunities to learn, lead, and make a difference.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop high‑quality, scalable software solutions for current and next‑generation products.
• Own the full software development lifecycle—from requirements to delivery—while advocating clean coding practices.
• Analyze complex requirements, improve usability and performance, and develop prototypes for new concepts.
• Solve challenging problems that span systems and organizations, applying optimal architecture principles for multi‑product scalability.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands‑on experience in software development with C#, C++ or Java. Knowledge of Python is advantageous.
• Educational background in Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electronics, or a related field.
• Experience of numerical programming, computational mathematics and algorithms, or image processing is preferred.
• Comfort and proficiency with object‑oriented programming (OOP) languages.
• Experience in mechatronics would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in software design, debugging, testing, and documentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams and geographies.

What Sets You Apart

You’re a big‑picture thinker with strong computer science fundamentals, an innovator who loves connecting the dots, and someone who thrives on delivering indispensable value to customers. This role will involve occasional travel of approximately 10%.

What Will We Offer You?

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme, life assurance, generous shift allowance and overtime premiums.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Important Notice

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.