Snr Engineer, Software

About the role

As a Senior Software Engineer at ASM, you'll play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Your work will directly impact the reliability, safety, and performance of these systems, contributing to the cutting-edge technologies that drive industries like 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving.

Responsibilities

• Lead deep technical investigations into software-related safety interlocks, validating corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze and optimize multiple interacting subsystems, gaining end-to-end understanding of full platform workflows.
• Drive root cause and corrective action (RCCA) using packet captures, log correlation, and system-level analysis.
• Design and evaluate subsystem architectures, including multi-threading and scheduler interactions.
• Develop, test, deploy, maintain, and continuously improve software for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex software issues, including real-time control systems.
• Act as a technical escalation point—supporting field engineers and customers globally.
• Partner with QA and Support to reproduce field issues and strengthen regression coverage.
• Author and review system specifications, software designs, and test plans.
• Investigate internal and external technical inquiries, delivering clear analysis and actionable solutions.
• Evaluate and influence software engineering tools and system design decisions.
• Plan and coordinate rapid software fixes and deployments in high-impact environments.
• Present technical insights, progress, and outcomes in customer QBRs, including findings from complex DOE analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field) with 10+ years of industry experience, or Master’s degree with 4+ years, or PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong software development expertise in C++ and/or C#.
• Experience developing for Windows and real-time operating systems.
• Solid understanding of multi-threaded applications.
• Experience working with software documentation, specifications, and APIs.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) and experience in software architecture and machine control systems, ideally within semiconductor equipment.
• Hands-on experience with GUIs, device drivers, and interrupt-driven software.
• Understanding of data communications, networking, and EtherCAT.
• Knowledge of dynamic scheduling algorithms and deadlock avoidance.
• Proficiency with development tools such as debuggers, application builders, and configuration management systems.
• Ability to triage and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and software issues holistically.
• Strong analytical skills, including designing and interpreting complex DOEs using multivariate methods or PCA.

Skills

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) and experience in software architecture and machine control systems, ideally within semiconductor equipment.
• Hands-on experience with GUIs, device drivers, and interrupt-driven software.
• Understanding of data communications, networking, and EtherCAT.
• Knowledge of dynamic scheduling algorithms and deadlock avoidance.
• Proficiency with development tools such as debuggers, application builders, and configuration management systems.
• Ability to triage and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and software issues holistically.
• Strong analytical skills, including designing and interpreting complex DOEs using multivariate methods or PCA.

Benefits

• Collaborative culture and diverse team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Continuous learning and training programs.
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives aligned with sustainability goals.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate project needs.

Benefits

• Health insurance options.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Work-life balance initiatives.

Company Culture

ASM fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit our careers page at asm.com/careers. We look forward to hearing from you!