Software Engineer

Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies No laptop smartphone wearable device voice-controlled gadget flexible screen VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles integrated circuits packaging printed circuit boards and flat panel displays The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration research and development KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15 of sales back into R D Our expert teams of physicists engineers data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow s electronic devices Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems There is never a dull moment with us Group Division The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing Spares Supply Chain management Field Operations Engineering Product Training and Technical Support The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services Our comprehensive services include proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance expertise in optics image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers 24 7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts Preferred Qualifications Key Responsibilities Architect develop and maintain AR VR MR applications using Unity or Unreal Engine Design and implement immersive learning modules for Android XR platforms e g Meta Quest HTC VIVE Samsung Galaxy XR XREAL Magic Leap handheld devices etc Collaborate with cross-functional teams including instructional designers 3D artists and subject matter experts Integrate immersive content with Learning Management Systems LMS using xAPI or SCORM Implement AI-driven features such as intelligent tutoring systems adaptive learning paths and natural language interactions Optimize applications for performance across various platforms and devices Develop reusable code libraries and frameworks to accelerate development cycles Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers on best practices Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions for immersive learning Minimum Qualifications Required Technical Qualifications Programming Languages Advanced proficiency in C Unity and or C Unreal Engine Experience with JavaScript Python or Java for supporting tools or AI integration Game Engine Expertise Deep experience with Unity URP HDRP XR Interaction Toolkit AR Foundation or Unreal Engine Blueprints and C Shader programming animation systems and physics integration Android XR Development Experience building and deploying XR applications on Android-based headsets e g Meta Quest HTC VIVE Samsung Galaxy XR Magic Leap etc Familiarity with Android SDK NDK and OpenXR AI Integration Experience integrating AI models for voice recognition gesture tracking or adaptive learning Familiarity with machine learning frameworks e g TensorFlow PyTorch and cloud-based AI services e g Azure Cognitive Services AWS AI ML 3D Spatial Computing Strong understanding of 3D math spatial mapping occlusion and coordinate systems Systems Tools Proficiency with version control systems Git Bitbucket RTC Experience with CI CD pipelines for AR VR builds Familiarity with cloud services Azure AWS for content hosting and analytics Integration Interoperability Experience integrating with LMS platforms xAPI SCORM and backend APIs Knowledge of networking and multiplayer frameworks for collaborative XR experiences Preferred Qualifications Understanding of 3D modeling and animation tools e g Blender 3ds max Maya etc Understanding of UI UX design principles for immersive environments Familiarity with agile development methodologies Scrum Kanban Contributions to open-source AR VR XR projects or immersive learning communities Experience with AI-driven storytelling or virtual agents in XR 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 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 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