Manager, Software Development
KLA's SFS-ADE division is seeking a Manager, Software Development to lead and mentor a team focused on our network-centric products, FabVision and SurfServer. This is a pivotal role for a leader who will drive product and technology roadmaps, envision scalable data platforms, and champion continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle, ensuring widespread adoption and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Mentorship : Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Product & Technology Ownership : Drive the product and technology roadmaps, innovation strategy, and customer engagement for SFS-ADE's network products FabVision and SurfServer .
- Platform Vision : Envision server products as scalable data platforms, enabling actionable insights through advanced analytics and AI integration.
- Lifecycle Stewardship : Serve as the software stakeholder in the Product Life Cycle (PLC) group, ensuring alignment across development stages.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with customers and internal KLA product groups to co-develop fleet-level solutions and accelerate product adoption.
- Use Case Development : Define and evolve use cases that enhance product relevance, customer value, and long-term stickiness.
- Project Execution : Oversee planning, prioritization, and execution of software projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
- Talent Development : Champion team growth through coaching, skill development, and succession planning.
- Technology Foresight : Stay current with advancements in cloud architecture and data-driven decision-making, applying them to elevate product capabilities.
- Process Optimization : Lead continuous improvement initiatives across development processes, tools, and engineering methodologies.
Skills
Demonstrated experience in building software products and driving successful customer adoption.Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, centralized server systems, and data center solutions.Proven leadership and team management capabilities , with a track record of guiding high-performing engineering teams.Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, Angular, and Java.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills , with a solution-oriented mindset.Strong communication and interpersonal skills , with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Skills Required
Software Development, C++, C#, Angular, Java, Cloud Infrastructure