DevOps Engineer – Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
1000 KLA CorporationSalary Context
This role offers $83k–$141k. The median for Mid-level devops roles is $110k–$150k (based on 100 listings). 14% below median.
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Job Description
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 With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our team and help build and operate our Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation platform. This role is ideal for an early‑career engineer with hands‑on Terraform and CI/CD experience who wants to grow into enterprise-scale infrastructure automation supporting HPC, VM, and Kubernetes environments. You’ll work alongside senior engineers to integrate infrastructure, pipelines, and internal services into a reliable, repeatable platform used across multiple divisions. Key Responsibilities" Infrastructure as Code & Automation
- Develop and maintain Terraform modules used to provision VM, Kubernetes, and supporting infrastructure environments
- Assist with integrating Terraform workflows into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
- Follow DIAS standards for reproducible, version-controlled infrastructure deployments CI/CD Integration
- Support build and deployment pipelines that integrate with infrastructure provisioning
- Help connect CI/CD workflows with systems such as Artifactory, Vault, DNS, and Active Directory
- Troubleshoot pipeline failures related to infrastructure provisioning and environment configuration Platform Integration & Operations
- Assist in integrating infrastructure automation with internal platforms such as Morpheus, Kubernetes, and VM environments
- Participate in environment onboarding for development, build, and test workloads
- Support operational tasks such as environment updates, template refreshes, and IaC hygiene under guidance from senior engineers Collaboration & Learning
- Work closely with senior DIAS engineers to learn platform architecture, standards, and best practices
- Collaborate with internal application and DevOps teams to understand integration requirements
- Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the DIAS team Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience 1–3 years of hands‑on experience with: Terraform (writing or modifying modules, variables, state usage) CI/CD systems (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar) Basic experience with Linux environments Familiarity with Git‑based workflows and version control Ability to debug issues across scripts, pipelines, and infrastructure components Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Skills Exposure to Ansible or similar configuration management tools Basic understanding of Kubernetes or containerized workloads Familiarity with enterprise tooling such as Artifactory, Vault, or service catalogs Minimum Qualifications Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years Base Pay Range: $83,000.00 - $141,100.00 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. 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 talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information. Now hiring curious minds who want to learn even more. Explore KLA at www.kla.com/careers 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. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
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