Job Description

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 in 2019 we invested 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 Global Service Support Organization (GSS) 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 GSS 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.

Overview

Mixed Reality is changing how we learn in a positive way and bringing what was once a vision to reality at an accelerated pace. KLA is continuing to grow a global team of talented engineers, program managers and instructional system designers to drive innovation through immersion in the Mixed Reality world. If you are passionate about groundbreaking Mixed Reality technology and want to work on a team dedicated to a culture of inclusion, growth mindset and collaboration, we need you!

Role & Responsibility

This staff role is part of the Learning & Knowledge Services team that drives technical learning for KLA’s service organization. In this role, you will partner with a cross-functional teams – across Engineering, Product Support and Field facing organizations to drive technology development and execution of our next generation of learning capabilities.

We are looking for a talented Principal Technical Program Manager/Director who is experienced in mixed reality technologies and production. Our products and training requirements require deeply integrated solutions which integrate into our cutting edge knowledge systems and virtual learning centers to support the next generation learning paradigm. The right candidate will develop new immersive reality features and capabilities that contribute to an overall technical learning strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to plan, manage and control the POR for XR deliverables and growth.
• Experience with prototyping and production with the latest XR hardware (Oculus Quest 2, HoloLens 2, Varjo XR-3, etc.)
• Ability to participate in software architecture discussions, code reviews, and user studies design
• Demonstrated experience in developing a global mixed reality team
• Experience developing and delivering high-fidelity 3D content, assets, and interaction methods for XR devices
• Proven leadership role in MR and/or training, with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience

Required Experience

• Bachelors in computer science or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years experience in developing and shipping Unity-based applications, preferably in visualization, AR/VR, or video games.
• Demonstrated hands-on skills in C++ and C#.
• Experience in creating and using animated 3D models.
• Experience in developing applications for headsets such as Oculus Quest, HTC Vive, HoloLens, or equivalent.
• Attention to detail in UI design implementation.
• Strong communication and team-success oriented collaboration skills.
• Knowledge and experience of programming with a solid understanding of software engineering techniques, methodologies, and attention to detail.
• Experience or certified program management skills detail.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Level Degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience OR
• Bachelor's Level Degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required where permitted by law. KLA will consider reasonable accommodation as provided by applicable law. Please note that accommodation may not be possible where vaccination is required for an essential function of the position, including for international travel or customer site access.

The company offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, financial planning benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, family care and bonding leave.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com to request accommodation.