Senior Level Applications Manager Jobs
Senior level applications manager jobs put experienced professionals in charge of enterprise application portfolios, cross-functional delivery, and the engineering or product teams that keep critical systems running. Openings concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Ultima Genomics, KLA, and Lyft hiring at this level now.
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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. The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides industry leading metrology solutions for worldwide semiconductor IC manufacturers. The FaST Division portfolio of metrology products includes hardware and software solutions for optical film thickness, optical critical dimension (CD), composition, and resistivity measurement systems. These products are essential for the IC manufacturers as they provide critical metrology capabilities for the development and implementation of their advanced IC processes. The FaST division is committed to support our customers to achieve performance entitlement of our solution and we effectively partner with our customers from their early research and development phase to the high volume in-line manufacturing implementation specific for their process needs. The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Deeper understanding of each of the previous areas, plus:
- Expertise in several of the different applications and how they impact multiple products.
- Demonstrated skill in conceptualizing creative technical solutions, documenting, and presenting them in a persuasive and influential manner to management.
- Demonstrated ability in strategic thinking and leadership with strong abilities in relationship management.
- Proven project leadership and management skills.
- Demonstrated track record in new concept development for a variety of projects.
Responsibilities include:
- Establishes agreements/contracts with internal and external customers and insures they are met.
- Ensures resource allocation for projects and programs; defines and obtains resources from division, external providers, and customers to ensure project success.
- Effectively builds and manages cohesive teams.
- Develop strategies and plans which enable KLA to save money, time, improve quality and productivity within the department.
- Develops strategies, incorporating division’s architectural vision, that have cross-functional or cross-geographical impact.
Customer focus
- Applies a broad view of KLA’s product suite and its basic technology to provide deeper understanding to a wider variety of customer use cases.
- Applies the understanding of customer needs, objectives, strategy and direction.
- Is sought out by peers, customers and management for advice and consultation on a wide variety of technical issues.
- Develop a track record of presenting and influencing the adoption of new ideas to executive management which may affect major product roadmap direction.
- Interactions span of control will involve influencing and negotiating.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. or Masters with 6-8 years, or Bachelors with 7-10 years experience 3-5 of which must be directly in integrated circuit manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience in engineering applications. Typically requires at least 2 years of management experience.
Base Pay Range
$147,300.00 - $250,400.00 Annually
Primary Location
USA-OR-Hillsboro-Beaverton-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.
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. The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides industry leading metrology solutions for worldwide semiconductor IC manufacturers. The FaST Division portfolio of metrology products includes hardware and software solutions for optical film thickness, optical critical dimension (CD), composition, and resistivity measurement systems. These products are essential for the IC manufacturers as they provide critical metrology capabilities for the development and implementation of their advanced IC processes. The FaST division is committed to support our customers to achieve performance entitlement of our solution and we effectively partner with our customers from their early research and development phase to the high volume in-line manufacturing implementation specific for their process needs. The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Deeper understanding of each of the previous areas, plus:
- Expertise in several of the different applications and how they impact multiple products.
- Demonstrated skill in conceptualizing creative technical solutions, documenting, and presenting them in a persuasive and influential manner to management.
- Demonstrated ability in strategic thinking and leadership with strong abilities in relationship management.
- Proven project leadership and management skills.
- Demonstrated track record in new concept development for a variety of projects.
Responsibilities include:
- Establishes agreements/contracts with internal and external customers and insures they are met.
- Ensures resource allocation for projects and programs; defines and obtains resources from division, external providers, and customers to ensure project success.
- Effectively builds and manages cohesive teams.
- Develop strategies and plans which enable KLA to save money, time, improve quality and productivity within the department.
- Develops strategies, incorporating division’s architectural vision, that have cross-functional or cross-geographical impact.
Customer focus
- Applies a broad view of KLA’s product suite and its basic technology to provide deeper understanding to a wider variety of customer use cases.
- Applies the understanding of customer needs, objectives, strategy and direction.
- Is sought out by peers, customers and management for advice and consultation on a wide variety of technical issues.
- Develop a track record of presenting and influencing the adoption of new ideas to executive management which may affect major product roadmap direction.
- Interactions span of control will involve influencing and negotiating.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. or Masters with 6-8 years, or Bachelors with 7-10 years experience 3-5 of which must be directly in integrated circuit manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience in engineering applications. Typically requires at least 2 years of management experience.
Base Pay Range
$147,300.00 - $250,400.00 Annually
Primary Location
USA-OR-Hillsboro-Beaverton-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.
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Senior Level Applications Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level applications manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned application roadmaps end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have led migrations, managed vendor relationships, and mentored junior staff gives you a clear edge. A strong portfolio of delivered outcomes, stakeholder alignment experience, and fluency with enterprise platforms like ServiceNow, SAP, or Salesforce will set you apart from mid-level candidates.
Which companies hire senior level applications managers?
Companies hiring senior level applications managers right now include Ultima Genomics, KLA, and Lyft, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises, consulting firms, and technology-driven organizations that manage complex application ecosystems and need experienced leaders to own them.
Are there remote senior level applications manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 27% of senior level applications manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many organizations have normalized flexible arrangements for experienced managers who can operate independently and lead distributed teams without daily on-site oversight.
What makes an applications manager role senior level?
Senior level applications manager roles carry broader ownership than mid-level positions. Expectations shift from executing within a defined scope to setting direction across an application portfolio, making architecture or platform decisions, managing budgets, and developing less experienced staff. You are accountable for outcomes rather than tasks, and you regularly engage with senior stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional leadership to align systems strategy with business goals.
Which industries hire the most senior level applications managers?
Senior Level applications manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to run large, complex application environments that require experienced managers to oversee integrations, upgrades, and governance across multiple platforms and business units.