Software Engineering Intern

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

KLA's IT group supports business growth and productivity by connecting people, process and technology around the world. We work to improve the technology that drives our business to thrive and focus on empowering employee use of technology. This integrated approach to customer service, creativity and technological excellence enhances employee productivity, business analytics and process excellence.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

We are looking for an exceptional Graduate AI Engineer Intern to help build the next generation of AI-enabled enterprise systems. This role is focused on designing, training, evaluating, deploying, and operationalizing Artificial Intelligence solutions that solve real business challenges.

The ideal candidate will combine strong software engineering fundamentals with expertise in machine learning, generative AI, large language models, and AI application development. They will work alongside business and technology leaders to develop intelligent applications, AI agents, enterprise copilots, and domain-specific AI solutions that transform how work gets done.

• Train, tune, and deploy machine learning models.
• Build predictive and classification models.
• Design and implement Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
• Design and develop AI-powered business applications.
• Build APIs and microservices that expose AI capabilities.
• Understanding of Back-end system design
• Develop reusable AI components and SDKs for enterprise adoption.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with programming languages and frameworks, including but not limited to: C/C++/C#/Python/Java/JavaScript/Vue/AngularJS/PHP.

• Solid knowledge of CS and SW engineering: DSA, multithreading, OOP, design patterns, etc.

• Experience with projects related to AI / LLM / AI Agents is preferred.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

Base Pay Range: $24.00 - $40.00 Per Hour

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled graduate student or PHD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00 
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.

Use of AI Statement 

At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.