Manager, Software Test Automation
KLA
Manager, Software Test Automation at KLA is a full time role based in Chennai, India. It was published on 12 March 2026 and was open at last check.
| Role | Manager, Software Test Automation |
|---|---|
| Company | KLA |
| Location | Chennai, India |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Published | 12 March 2026 |
| Status | Open at last check |
Company Overview
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Overview:
The PCB division develops and supports two major product lines AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) and AOS (Automated Optical Shaping). These products span multiple generations of technology, including C++ based systems, Java‑based applications, and modern Web UI front‑ends used across different platforms.
The SW & SQE Manager will play a key role in establishing and scaling our new India engineering group, ensuring strong quality practices, impactful automation, and tight alignment with global R&D.
Mission: Build and lead a hybrid team - Manual QA, Automation, and SW Dev(second phase) to accelerate quality and delivery for PCB software
Key responsibilities:
- Hire, onboard, and develop an 8‑person+ team in phases; set clear OKRs and quality KPIs
- Establish SQE processes (test plans, regression suites, defect triage, release readiness)
- Stand up/own an automation framework and CI integration for nightly and pre‑release gates
- Partner closely with PCB R&D (Yavne) on tooling, environments, and standards
- Drive cross‑site execution, status reporting, and executive‑level communication
- Vendor/partner coordination (e.g., lab access, tooling, external test support)
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in Software/SQE engineering across mixed‑technology environments
- (experience with C++, Java, and Web UI stacks).
- Strong software engineering fundamentals:
- debugging skills
- understanding of multithreading/concurrency
- familiarity with large‑scale codebases
- ability to work with cross‑platform builds and tools
- Hands‑on experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD integration.
- 3+ years managing QA/engineering teams, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross‑site work (Israel–India).
- BSc in CS/EE (or equivalent).
- C++ experience is an advantage (AOI and AOS products use C++ in several core components).
- Experience with Java‑based services or Web UI frameworks (React/Angular/Vue or similar) is a plus.
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
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