Manager, Software Development

Manager, Software Development

KLA's SFS-ADE division is seeking a Manager, Software Development to lead and mentor a team focused on our network-centric products, FabVision and SurfServer. This is a pivotal role for a leader who will drive product and technology roadmaps, envision scalable data platforms, and champion continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle, ensuring widespread adoption and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Product & Technology Ownership: Drive the product and technology roadmaps, innovation strategy, and customer engagement for SFS-ADE's network products FabVision and SurfServer.
• Platform Vision: Envision server products as scalable data platforms, enabling actionable insights through advanced analytics and AI integration.
• Lifecycle Stewardship: Serve as the software stakeholder in the Product Life Cycle (PLC) group, ensuring alignment across development stages.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with customers and internal KLA product groups to co-develop fleet-level solutions and accelerate product adoption.
• Use Case Development: Define and evolve use cases that enhance product relevance, customer value, and long-term stickiness.
• Project Execution: Oversee planning, prioritization, and execution of software projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Talent Development: Champion team growth through coaching, skill development, and succession planning.
• Technology Foresight: Stay current with advancements in cloud architecture and data-driven decision-making, applying them to elevate product capabilities.
• Process Optimization: Lead continuous improvement initiatives across development processes, tools, and engineering methodologies.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience in building software products and driving successful customer adoption.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, centralized server systems, and data center solutions.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities, with a track record of guiding high-performing engineering teams.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, Angular, and Java.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.