KLA Software Engineer Jobs 2026 | Chennai | C++ Microservices Developer

KLA, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing technology, is hiring a Software Engineer (C++ Microservices) for its Chennai, India location. This is a full-time, on-site role within KLA’s Measurement, Analytics and Control (MACH) group, focused on building high-performance, scalable microservices for advanced semiconductor process control systems.

This role is ideal for engineers with 1+ years of C++ development experience who want to work on cutting-edge chip manufacturing and analytics platforms.

Quick Job Overview – KLA Software Engineer

Eligibility Criteria

Role Overview – Software Engineer at KLA

As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain C++-based microservices that power KLA’s core semiconductor analytics and process-control platforms. You’ll collaborate with physicists, data scientists, and engineers to solve some of the most complex problems in modern chip manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable microservices using C++
• Build and maintain REST-based APIs for inter-service communication
• Optimize services for performance, reliability, and scalability
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver new features
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
• Participate in code reviews and ensure high coding standards
• Debug and resolve production issues
• Maintain technical documentation for architecture and design

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 1+ years of hands-on C++ development experience
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of multithreading, memory management, and performance tuning in C++
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ) – plus
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) – plus

Preferred Skills

• Experience with gRPC or RPC frameworks
• Exposure to Agile / Scrum development
• Monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)

Why Join KLA?

• Work on mission-critical semiconductor technologies
• Strong focus on R&D and innovation (15% of revenue reinvested)
• Collaborative environment with world-class engineers and scientists
• Competitive compensation and family-friendly benefits
• Inclusive and equal-opportunity workplace

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FAQs – KLA Software Engineer

1. Is this role suitable for freshers?
This role requires at least 1 year of C++ development experience.

2. Is this a backend role?
Yes. This is a backend-focused role using C++ and microservices.

3. Is cloud experience mandatory?
No. Cloud exposure is an added advantage, not mandatory.

4. Is this a work-from-home role?
No. This is a full-time on-site role in Chennai.

5. Does KLA charge any recruitment fee?
No. KLA never charges any fee during recruitment.