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Technical Lead, HPC Software Systems

KLA

Chennai, IndiaFull Time

Technical Lead, HPC Software Systems at KLA is a full time role based in Chennai, India. It was published on 28 June 2026 and was open at last check.

Technical Lead, HPC Software Systems at KLA — key details
RoleTechnical Lead, HPC Software Systems
CompanyKLA
LocationChennai, India
Employment typeFull Time
Published28 June 2026
StatusOpen at last check

Company Overview

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Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and optimize software infrastructure for high-performance computing (HPC) systems tailored to AI and machine learning applications.
  • Linux System Programming: Process management, multithreading, IPC, Sockets, shared memory, distributed file systems, memory management
  • Linux Debugging: gdb, core dump analysis, strace, perf, valgrind
  • Performance Debugging: CPU, GPU profiling, memory profiling, I/O bottleneck analysis, NUMA awareness, throughput analysis
  • Implement robust and scalable solutions to manage data processing, storage, and retrieval for AI workloads.
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to maintain high-quality software standards.
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI, HPC, and software engineering to drive innovation within the team.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, and Java.
  • Proven experience in software engineering, with a focus on distributed systems, HPC or AI infrastructure development.
  • Proven experience in Linux systems programming and familarity in using profiling tools
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Passion for AI and machine learning, with a keen interest in developing infrastructure that drives these technologies forward.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in developing large scale distribution applications.
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Understanding of data engineering and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, and Java.

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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