KLA Corporation
Software Engineering Manager-AI/ML
Ann Arbor, MI · Senior
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The bottom of this range ($114,100) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $121,659. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $146,848 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Computer and Information Systems Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Computer and Information Systems Managers (11-3021) · Ann Arbor, MI. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and...
- To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale-faster and better than ever before.
- Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Provide architectural and design guidance for: ML pipelines and model lifecycle management, LLM applications (e.g., RAG, agents, copilots, tool/function calling and integration of AI services into enterprise applications
- Review designs and key technical decisions
- Partner with data, cloud, and platform teams to ensure AI solutions align with enterprise architecture
- Collaborate with security, legal, and governance teams to ensure responsible AI, privacy, and compliance requirements are met
- Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives, metrics, and adoption of best practices.
- Review designs and key technical decisions; ensure alignment with platform standards and best practices
- Managing teams building LLM‑based applications or GenAI platforms
- We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead and manage a team of software engineers focused on developing and deploying AI/ML solutions for KLA's advanced inspection and metrology products.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, ML/AI engineering, or applied data roles
- 4+ years of people management experience leading technical teams
- Strong understanding of AI/ML systems and how they are built, deployed, and operated in production
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Nice to have
- Preferred / Nice to Have
Compensation
- $114,100.00 - $194,000.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA
- Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
- The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting.
- Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.
- We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.
- If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Benefits
- This role combines technical leadership, team management, and strategic planning to drive innovation and enhance product capabilities through artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.
Equal opportunity
- Statement
- KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
- For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
- KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This listing is sourced directly from KLA Corporation's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.