Manager, Software Test Automation

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. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications Overview: The PCB division develops and supports two major product lines AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) and AOS (Automated Optical Shaping). These products span multiple generations of technology, including C++ based systems, Java‑based applications, and modern Web UI front‑ends used across different platforms. The SW & SQE Manager will play a key role in establishing and scaling our new India engineering group, ensuring strong quality practices, impactful automation, and tight alignment with global R&D. Mission: Build and lead a hybrid team - Manual QA, Automation, and SW Dev(second phase) to accelerate quality and delivery for PCB software Key responsibilities: • Hire, onboard, and develop an 8‑person+ team in phases; set clear OKRs and quality KPIs • Establish SQE processes (test plans, regression suites, defect triage, release readiness) • Stand up/own an automation framework and CI integration for nightly and pre‑release gates • Partner closely with PCB R&D (Yavne) on tooling, environments, and standards • Drive cross‑site execution, status reporting, and executive‑level communication • Vendor/partner coordination (e.g., lab access, tooling, external test support) Minimum Qualifications Qualifications 8+ years of experience in Software/SQE engineering across mixed‑technology environments (experience with C++, Java, and Web UI stacks). Strong software engineering fundamentals: • debugging skills • understanding of multithreading/concurrency • familiarity with large‑scale codebases • ability to work with cross‑platform builds and tools Hands‑on experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD integration. 3+ years managing QA/engineering teams, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management. Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross‑site work (Israel–India). BSc in CS/EE (or equivalent). C++ experience is an advantage (AOI and AOS products use C++ in several core components). Experience with Java‑based services or Web UI frameworks (React/Angular/Vue or similar) is a plus. We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees. KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA . Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.