# AI Governance Lead at KLA

- Company: KLA
- What the company does: KLA is a leader in process control using advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, and computational analytics. Keep Looking Ahead.
- Company website: https://www.kla.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Ann Arbor, MI
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-05
- Apply by: 2026-12-20
- Apply: https://kla.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/Ann-Arbor-MI/AI-Governance-Lead_2640596-1?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/kla-ai-governance-lead/

## About the role

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. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Business, Risk Management, or a related field, master’s degree preferred
- 10+ years of progressive IT, governance, risk, compliance, security, data, or AI program leadership experience
- Five (5) years leading cross-functional governance, compliance, risk management, technology oversight, or enterprise transformation initiatives
- Strong understanding of generative AI, machine learning, agentic AI, AI platforms, AI lifecycle management, model governance, data governance, privacy, and security concepts
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex AI governance concepts into clear business decisions


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