Senior Software Engineer, Semiconductor Equipment Systems

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance software for advanced semiconductor equipment, including metrology, inspection, or process control systems. This role involves building robust, scalable, and real-time software that interfaces with precision hardware, sensors, and control systems. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with experience in complex, multidisciplinary systems and a passion for delivering reliable, high-quality solutions in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Software Design & Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable software systems for semiconductor equipment.
  • Implement real-time control, data acquisition, and image processing applications.
  • Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• System Integration
  • Interface software with hardware components including sensors, motion systems, optics, and embedded controllers.
  • Collaborate with systems, electrical, and mechanical engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
  • Debug and resolve complex issues involving hardware-software interaction.
• Architecture & Performance Optimization
  • Contribute to system architecture decisions and software design frameworks.
  • Optimize software for performance, reliability, and low latency in high-throughput environments.
  • Ensure software meets stringent accuracy and timing requirements.
• Testing & Quality
  • Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests.
  • Participate in code reviews and enforce software quality standards.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve defects, including field issues and customer-reported problems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with product management, systems engineering, and applications teams.
  • Support manufacturing, installation, and field service teams with software-related issues.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., C++, C#, Python).
• Experience developing software for complex systems or hardware-integrated environments.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Familiarity with multithreading, concurrency, and real-time systems.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor equipment, photonics, robotics, or precision instrumentation.
• Knowledge of motion control systems, machine vision, or image processing.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or embedded systems.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and high-throughput data processing.
• Experience with UI frameworks for engineering tools (e.g., Qt, WPF).
• Exposure to cloud-based data infrastructure or Industry 4.0 environments.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to debug complex, cross-domain issues.
• Attention to detail with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Ownership mindset and ability to drive tasks to completion.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Wellness initiatives.
• Access to cutting-edge tools.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $102,400.00 – $153,600.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications. Additional rewards include annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.