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 succ

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