Job Description

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 driv

📌 Manager, Software Development (Chennai)
🏢 KLA
📍 Chennai