Full-Time

Systems Administrator

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Posted on 6/29/2025

KLA

KLA

10,001+ employees

High-precision semiconductor inspection and metrology tools

Compensation Overview

$105.3k - $179k/yr

+ Performance incentive programs

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Milpitas, CA, USA

In Person

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of server hardware and experience in server management
  • Proven understanding of Linux operating systems, including Ubuntu, CentOS, or Red Hat
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to craft and implement Linux-based solutions that meet business needs.
  • Monitoring tools, track system performance, keeps records of tasks and changes.
  • Focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
Responsibilities
  • Configure servers, tackle technical issues, conduct inspections, and handle hardware upgrades.
  • Supporting technical manufacturing teams with installations, configurations, and verifying networking connectivity, including DNS, DHCP, and LDAP
  • Should be able to work with internal stakeholders who are supporting verity of image computing subsystem in production in a matrixed and highly collaborative environment.
  • Test and qualify server assembly configurations. Work with suppliers to support and improve incoming material quality and acceptance.
  • Engineering change orders, and management of test data entry and test specifications into our quality database platform. Work with engineering in coordinating the release of new products. Learn and understand the requirements/architecture of next generation subsystems.
  • Present technical and project status to upper management in weekly reports and during project review meetings.
  • Work with material team on the product cost reduction, EOL component replacement, relocation of manufacturing site, and any engineering support needed from them.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with virtualization technologies, such as VMware or KVM desired.
  • Familiarity with supervising tools like Nagios or Zabbix is a plus desired.
  • Knowledge of ORCAD, LabVIEW testing software experience desired.

KLA provides process control and yield management solutions for semiconductor manufacturers, offering high-precision inspection tools, metrology systems, and computational analytics software to monitor production and detect defects. Its products inspect wafers, measure critical features, and analyze data to identify deviations, enabling adjustments that raise yields and improve device performance. KLA differentiates itself with an integrated hardware-software-services suite focused on defect detection and yield optimization, backed by long-term service contracts and licenses. The company aims to power global operations with 100% renewable electricity by 2030, with the goal of helping semiconductor makers achieve higher yields and more reliable production.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Milpitas, California

Founded

1975

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Advanced packaging revenue grows from $635M in 2025 to $1B in 2026.
  • AI chip demand drives Q3 2026 revenue to $3.415B, up 11% YoY.
  • Service revenue hits $775M in March 2026, up 16% YoY.

What critics are saying

  • US export controls cut China revenue at 31.2% of total in 2026.
  • ASML erodes share in advanced packaging with superior EUV tools.
  • Morgan Stanley forecasts 2026 revenue underperformance from supply constraints.

What makes KLA unique

  • KLA holds over 50% market share in semiconductor process control.
  • Broadband plasma technology detects defects at light speed since 1975.
  • Leads advanced wafer-level packaging process control since 2025.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 24th, 2026
KLA advances packaging revenue hits $950M with 70% growth, eyes mid-teens expansion in 2026

KLA is benefiting from strong advanced packaging growth driven by increasing demand for AI and high-performance computing chips. The company reported advanced packaging systems revenue of approximately $950 million in calendar 2025, representing over 70% year-over-year growth, with mid-to-high-teens growth expected in 2026. KLA forecasts the core wafer fabrication equipment market to reach the low $120 billion range in 2026, up from approximately $110 billion in 2025. Advanced packaging is expected to grow to around $12 billion, bringing the total market to the mid-$130 billion range. However, the company faces headwinds including supply constraints, rapidly increasing lead times and tariff impacts of roughly 100 basis points. KLA also faces stiff competition from ASML and Applied Materials in advanced packaging.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 23rd, 2026
KLA leads cash efficiency while Bentley Systems and Paramount fall short

This article discusses three cash-producing stocks, recommending one buy and two sells. **Sell recommendations:** Bentley Systems (BSY), a digital infrastructure software provider, shows concerning signs with average ARR growth of just 12.3% and a projected 3.1 percentage point decline in free cash flow margin next year. Paramount Global (PSKY) struggles with annual sales growth of only 2.7% over five years and weakening returns on capital, with free cash flow margin expected to shrink by 2.7 percentage points. **Buy recommendation:** KLA Corporation (KLAC), a leading semiconductor inspection equipment supplier, maintains a strong 34.4% trailing 12-month free cash flow margin. The article notes that whilst strong cash flow indicates stability, it doesn't guarantee superior returns without proper capital allocation.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 7th, 2026
AMAT, TSM, and KLAC see strong institutional inflows as semiconductor AI boom continues

Applied Materials, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and KLA Corporation present semiconductor opportunities, according to Lucas Downey. Applied Materials reported $7 billion in first-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue with non-GAAP earnings of $2.38 per share, guiding for $7.65 billion in quarterly revenue and up to $2.84 earnings per share. TSMC, with a $1.5 trillion market capitalisation, posted $33.7 billion in fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 revenue and 46.4% earnings-per-share growth, projecting up to $35.8 billion in first-quarter 2026 revenue. The company shows 19% three-year sales growth and 21.9% earnings-per-share growth. KLA Corporation, valued at $200 billion, has gained 99.7% over the past year. Its second-quarter fiscal 2026 report showed full-year revenue exceeding $12.7 billion, up 17% year-over-year, with 29% earnings-per-share growth.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 8th, 2026
Citi raises KLA price target to $1.8K amid Phase 2 wafer fab equipment upcycle

Citi has raised its price target for KLA Corporation from $1,450 to $1,800, maintaining a "Buy" rating on 30 January. The upgrade reflects confidence in a persistent Phase 2 upcycle in wafer fabrication equipment, with potential upside extending into 2027. KLA reported fiscal second-quarter results on 29 January, posting non-GAAP net income of $1.17 billion and revenue of $3.30 billion, exceeding guidance. The company expects third-quarter revenue of $3.35 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share of $9.08, driven by AI-related semiconductor investment. RBC Capital also raised its price target from $1,550 to $1,600 whilst maintaining a "Sector Perform" rating. KLA provides process control and inspection systems critical to advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 30th, 2026
KLA stock drops 11.5% despite beating earnings as tariffs and component shortages cloud outlook

KLA Corporation shares fell 11.5% on Friday despite beating Wall Street expectations in its second-quarter earnings report. The semiconductor equipment maker posted revenue of $3.30 billion, up 7.1% year over year, and adjusted earnings of $8.85 per share, surpassing analyst forecasts. However, investors focused on operational challenges highlighted during the earnings call. CFO Bren Higgins warned that component shortages are extending equipment delivery lead times, whilst tariff expenses are pressuring margins. The company is also struggling to meet strong demand for memory-chip manufacturing tools. The sell-off follows a 140% stock gain over the previous 52 weeks. Analysts suggest the decline represents profit-taking rather than fundamental concerns, noting KLA's market position remains strong with limited alternatives for high-end chip-making equipment.

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