Sr. Platform Architect-GenAI

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 Information Technology (IT) group at KLA is involved in every aspect of the global business. IT's mission is to enable business growth and productivity by connecting people, process, and technology. It focuses not only on enhancing the technology that enables our business to thrive but also on how employees use and are empowered by technology. This integrated approach to customer service, creativity and technological excellence enables employee productivity, business analytics, and process excellence.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated GenAI Platform Architect to join our Corporate IT Cloud & DevOps team. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, building, and managing our Enterprise GenAI Hybrid Platform, enabling scalable and secure AI / ML workloads across on-premises and cloud environments. You will play a key role in operationalizing LLMOps capabilities, integrating open-source tools, and supporting distributed training and inferencing at scale

Design, deploy, and manage scalable AI / ML infrastructure supporting hybrid cloud and on-prem environments

Work extensively with open-source MLOps platforms (e.g., Kubeflow, MLflow, Flyte) to streamline model development, deployment, and lifecycle management

Architect and optimize GenAI infrastructure, including integration of vector databases and large language model serving frameworks

Implement and manage high-performance shared storage systems (e.g., Ceph, MinIO) for distributed AI workloads

Set up and maintain InfiniBand networking for low-latency, high-throughput GPU cluster communication

Collaborate with ML engineers, data scientists, and DevOps teams to build a cohesive and efficient AI / ML ecosystem

Monitor and enhance infrastructure performance, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security

Evaluate and integrate emerging GenAI tools and frameworks to continuously improve platform capabilities

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivale nt expe rience in Computer Science or related IT field

Eight (8) years of implementing and maintaining AI / ML Infrastructure in an On-Prem environment

Strong experience with AI / ML infrastructure and tools, including GPU clusters and Kubernetes

Proficiency in deploying and managing open-source GenAI components and vector databases

Hands-on experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments

Expertise in designing and managing on-premises, cloud, and hybrid-based ML platforms

Strong Linux system administration and scripting skills

This role will be based at out Midwest HQ in Ann Arbor, MI

Base Pay Range : $108,100.00 - $183,800.00 Annually

Primary Location : USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to : medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. 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.

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.

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