Senior Software Engineer, Architecture & Algorithms in Newport

Filmetrics, a KLA company, is the market leader in 3D optical surface profiling and thin-film thickness measurement systems. Filmetrics products combine innovative hardware solutions with intuitive, easy to use software, tied together with a pioneering online platform. Filmetrics is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry.

As a Senior Software Engineer focused on architecture and algorithms, you will define the software architecture and design the core measurement, data-analysis, and signal/image-processing algorithms that power our families of surface profiler, thin film, sheet resistance and nanoindentation measurement instruments, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and the latest advancements in software engineering and AI/ML/DL.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver well-defined features/components with high-level guidance: estimate work, communicate risks/tradeoffs, and deliver on schedule.
• Own and evolve the software architecture across the development lifecycle—defining system- and subsystem-level requirements, interfaces, and specifications, and guiding key design decisions.
• Design, implement, and optimize core algorithms for measurement, data analysis, and signal/image processing, including numerical methods and high-performance multithreaded code.
• Develop C#/.NET and C++ software for data analysis and algorithm implementation; write maintainable, well-structured code and use AI-assisted tools responsibly under company security policies.
• Evaluate and compare algorithmic approaches through prototyping, benchmarking, and analysis of accuracy, precision, and computational complexity.
• Build robust unit/integration tests and use profiling to improve algorithm performance, accuracy, memory usage, reliability, and security.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Troubleshoot system/subsystem issues using logs and experiments; contribute to root-cause analysis, implement fixes with guidance, and help prevent recurrence.
• Demonstrate motivation to independently learn and apply new software technologies.
• Occasional travel may be required to KLA headquarters, customer sites, or other business locations. Travel is expected to be less than 10% of working time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (required) + Significant relevant experience; Master’s or advanced degree (desired) + relevant experience in Computer Science, Software, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• A solid understanding and demonstrated track record in the practice of software engineering fundamentals, including software architecture, data structures, algorithms, design patterns, event-driven design, multithreaded design, testing, and debugging.
• Strong foundation in algorithms and numerical methods, with the ability to design, analyze, and optimize algorithms for accuracy and performance.
• Experience with Microsoft .NET languages including VB.NET and C#, C++ programming, Microsoft Visual Studio development environment, and source code control systems such as Git.
• Adherence to software design and coding standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, interdisciplinary engineering groups, customers, and suppliers, including delivering clear technical presentations.
• Adept at collaborating with teams across the US, Europe, and Asia.
• Self-driven individual with strong technical ability, a systematic approach, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience contributing to architecture and design for complex subsystems and influencing technical decisions through strong design and code reviews.
• Experience developing scientific, measurement, or signal/image-processing algorithms.
• Background in applied mathematics, numerical methods, statistics, or scientific computing.
• Experience improving performance and diagnostics/observability for system-level software.
• Experience collaborating across teams on system integration and software releases for complex systems.
• Experience delivering AI/ML capabilities in products.
• UX skills including wireframing, prototyping, and user flow design.

What we will offer you?

KLA’s benefits package includes: 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 and life assurance.

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.