Entry Level Hpc Engineer Jobs
New grad hpc engineer jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship project can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Science & Research, with employers like KLA, NVIDIA, and Axle 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 Broadband Plasma Division (BBP) provides market-leading patterned wafer optical inspection systems for leading-edge IC manufacturing. Logic, foundry, and memory customers depend on BBP products to detect yield-critical defects for process debug and excursion monitoring at advanced process nodes. BBP flagship products include the 29xx and 39xx series which leverage Broadband Plasma technology to capture a wide range of defects with ultimate sensitivity at the optical inspection speeds needed for inline defect monitoring.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Essential Skills:
- Strong experience in designing and developing multi-threaded, multi-process, and distributed computing systems.
- Extensive software development experience using C++, Java, and object-oriented design principles, with a deep understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
- Proven expertise in Linux system programming, including development of system-level software and automation using Shell and Python scripting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex software and system issues efficiently.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly understand, articulate, and document technical problems and solutions.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with cloud and datacenter technologies, including compute, networking, storage, virtualization, containerization, and cluster orchestration platforms.
- Strong knowledge of Linux kernel configuration, performance tuning, and system internals.
- Experience with Linux device driver development and kernel-level debugging.
- Understanding of real-time and high-performance computing (HPC) systems, including performance optimization, scalability, and reliability considerations.
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills for complex HPC software, storage, networking, and infrastructure issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years.
Base Pay Range
$136,300.00 - $231,700.00 Annually
Primary Location
USA-CA-Milpitas-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 Broadband Plasma Division (BBP) provides market-leading patterned wafer optical inspection systems for leading-edge IC manufacturing. Logic, foundry, and memory customers depend on BBP products to detect yield-critical defects for process debug and excursion monitoring at advanced process nodes. BBP flagship products include the 29xx and 39xx series which leverage Broadband Plasma technology to capture a wide range of defects with ultimate sensitivity at the optical inspection speeds needed for inline defect monitoring.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Essential Skills:
- Strong experience in designing and developing multi-threaded, multi-process, and distributed computing systems.
- Extensive software development experience using C++, Java, and object-oriented design principles, with a deep understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
- Proven expertise in Linux system programming, including development of system-level software and automation using Shell and Python scripting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex software and system issues efficiently.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly understand, articulate, and document technical problems and solutions.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with cloud and datacenter technologies, including compute, networking, storage, virtualization, containerization, and cluster orchestration platforms.
- Strong knowledge of Linux kernel configuration, performance tuning, and system internals.
- Experience with Linux device driver development and kernel-level debugging.
- Understanding of real-time and high-performance computing (HPC) systems, including performance optimization, scalability, and reliability considerations.
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills for complex HPC software, storage, networking, and infrastructure issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years.
Base Pay Range
$136,300.00 - $231,700.00 Annually
Primary Location
USA-CA-Milpitas-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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Entry Level Hpc Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level hpc engineer job?
Entry level hpc engineer roles typically look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on experience with parallel computing, MPI, OpenMP, or GPU programming through coursework, personal projects, or internships. A GitHub portfolio showing cluster simulations or performance optimization work gives you a concrete edge. Familiarity with Linux environments and job schedulers like Slurm or PBS is a common baseline expectation even for new grad positions.
Which companies hire entry level hpc engineers?
Companies hiring entry level hpc engineers right now include KLA, NVIDIA, and Axle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers national laboratories, defense contractors, cloud infrastructure providers, and research universities that run large-scale computational workloads.
Are there remote entry level hpc engineer jobs?
Yes, though most entry level hpc engineer roles are on-site given the hands-on nature of working with physical clusters and specialized hardware. About 0% of entry level hpc engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to appear more frequently at cloud-focused employers and software-defined infrastructure teams.
Are these new grad hpc engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior hpc engineer roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong academic project portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'junior,' or 'new graduate' in the description.
Which industries hire the most entry level hpc engineers?
Entry Level hpc engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on large-scale parallel computing for simulation, modeling, and data-intensive research that requires dedicated infrastructure talent even at the junior tier.