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Product Marketing Manager

KLA kla.com Open · verified Oct 8, 2026
Milpitas Full-time Manager Product Marketing

At a glance

Manager-level Product Marketing role at KLA. Milpitas · full-time · $111,900–$164,100 base.

SalaryStated by KLA
$111,900 – $164,100
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleProduct Marketing
SeniorityManager
LocationMilpitas
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$111,900–$164,100
PostedOct 8, 2026 · today
Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Take charge of commercial opportunity and customer satisfaction for assigned reticle inspection products or a region
  • Check market demand and set requirements for upcoming products and features
  • Coordinate with program and engineering groups as they create products or add capabilities
  • Guide beta evaluations and product launches with customer and field teams, using customer plans to spot sales opportunities
  • Build product uptake and share through customer meetings and presentations at executive and working levels

What you bring

  • A doctorate qualifies without related experience; a master's requires three years in a related area
  • With a bachelor's degree, you need five years of related work experience

Who this fits

This manager-level role suits someone prepared to own a product line or region and work directly with customers, field teams, program staff and engineering. The position is based in Milpitas, California.

From the employer

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

The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The RAPID division leads the industry in reticle inspection solutions, helping ensure high lithography yields and cost-effective semiconductor manufacturing. Its systems support both mask shops and fabs by detecting defects early in the process, enabling faster, more reliable production.

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.


The product marketing manager in RAPID division manages specific reticle inspection product line(s) or specific account/region(s), with the following primary responsibilities:

  • Responsible for overall business opportunity and customer satisfaction for the managed product line(s) or region(s)
  • Conduct market validation and define market requirements for new products or features
  • Work closely with program and engineering to develop new products or features
  • Lead new product introduction/beta engagement with field teams and customers to ensure product success
  • Identify new business opportunities based on customer roadmap and investment plan. Drive product penetration/adoption to improve market share
  • Drive regular executive and working level meetings with customers and presentation material preparation/delivery

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

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: $111,900.00 - $164,100.00 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.



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.

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