Software Engineer

About the role

You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world’s collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us. We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world’s leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world. We’re looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers .

The Software Engineer will design, develop, test and integrate all facets of software for fabrication and metrology equipment in the semiconductor industry, focusing on Veeco’s MOCVD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly reliable and scalable functionality to control complex equipment.
• Drive the technical ownership of products, contributing to product capabilities and knowledge base in order to deliver world-class products.
• Respond efficiently to multiple program priorities with minimum technical supervision and supplemental engineering support.
• Drive product iterations and development activities.
• Participate in designs, design reviews, code reviews and full delivery of software releases.
• Interface with vendors supplying components and supporting 3rd party applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline and at least 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented methodologies, C#, .NET, COM, MS Visual Studio, Windows OS, WCF and WPF is preferred.
• Electrical or Controls engineering background a plus.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry is preferred.

Skills

• Outstanding programming and debugging skills in a large code base.
• Knowledge and demonstration of software development and process methodology for critical applications, and complete software life cycle.
• Demonstrated experience with most of the following: UI, parallel processing, thread synchronization, complex control systems with micro-precision capability, process control, real time control systems, diagnostics.
• Strong understanding of computer configuration and complex tool networking.
• Excellent written, verbal and communications skills in English.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $127,656.00 - $161,697.00, plus a bonus opportunity. Pay will be determined based on location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation
• Emergency Travel Assistance