# Sr. Cloud Platform Architect 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
- Level: Senior
- Location: Milpitas, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-21
- Apply by: 2026-12-05
- Apply: https://kla.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/Milpitas-CA/Sr-Cloud-Platform-Architect_2639294?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/kla-sr-cloud-platform-architect/

## About the role

Design and architect scalable, highly available, resilient, and secure cloud solutions leveraging IaaS and PaaS services across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Lead cloud migration initiatives, including re‑hosting, re‑platforming, refactoring, and re‑architecting legacy and on‑premises workloads with a strong emphasis on security posture improvement and risk reduction. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s level degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field with eight (8) years of related experience
- Seven (7) years of hands‑on cloud architecture or engineering experience, including ownership of secure production environments
- Proficient in at least one major cloud platform such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP, with strong cross‑cloud security fundamentals
- In‑depth understanding of cloud networking, cloud security, containers, Kubernetes, serverless technologies, and microservices
- Confirmed experience with cloud security controls, including IAM, encryption, key management, network security, and zero‑trust principles
- Extensive knowledge of cloud governance, monitoring, observability, FinOps, and cost management


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/kla-sr-cloud-platform-architect/