Lead AI Software and Systems Engineer

Description

/ Preferred Qualifications

We areseekinga highly skilled Lead AI Software and Systems Engineer with deepexpertisein Agentic AI systems and Large Language Models (LLMs) todrive thedevelopment of next-generation intelligent software solutions. This role requires a unique blend of AI / ML knowledge, software engineering excellence, and architectural leadership to build robust, scalable, and production-gradeKLA systems.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and Develop AI-DrivenSoftware : Design and implement production-quality software that integrates LLMs and agentic AI frameworks to delivergroundbreakingcapabilitiesto our customers.

Code Qualityand Software DesignLeadership : With a focus on scalability and performance, help define and enforce best practices for clean, maintainable, and well-structured code.

LLM Integration & Optimization : Fine-tune, prompt-engineer, and orchestrate LLMs for specific business use cases.

Agentic AI Design : Build multi-step reasoning agents, tool-using agents, and autonomous workflows that interact with APIs, databases, andourexistingcodebases.

Collaborate & Mentor : Partner with cross-functional teams (ML engineers, product managers, and designers) and mentor engineers on AI-driven development practices.

Improve AI-Generated Code : Evaluate and refine LLM-generated code for correctness, performance, and maintainability. Develop feedback loops to enhance LLM coding capabilities.

Stay Ahead of Trends : Research and adopt emerging technologies in AI, LLMs, and software engineering tomaintaintechnical leadership.

Required Qualifications

7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3+ yearsinAI / ML-driven systems.

Provenexpertisein Python, TypeScript / JavaScript, or similar languages for backend and AI integration.

Strong understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and agentic AI frameworksto build modularAI software(e.g.,DSPy,ell,LangChain,AutoGen)

Deep knowledge of software design principles,object-orientedprogramming and functional programming,system architecture, and code quality standards.

Familiarity withMLOps, model fine-tuning, and evaluation techniques.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree, or 3 years of experience and a Masters Degree

Base Pay Range : $102,200.00 - $173,700.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location : USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLAKLA’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.

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