Manager, Software engineering

Onto Innovation • Milpitas, CA

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About The Position

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor hardware‑adjacent software development
• 5+ years of experience in engineering management or technical leadership roles
• Proficiency in C#
• Experience using development and CI/CD tools such as: Git, GitLab, or similar
• Solid understanding of: Semiconductor tool control software SECS/GEM, factory automation, SEMI Standards
• Hardware–software interaction and low‑level debugging
• Experience supporting manufacturing ramp‑up and sustaining engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Software Engineering team responsible for bare wafer inspection software
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineers, fostering technical excellence and career growth
• Define the technical vision, roadmap, and execution plan
• Own the performance management process, including goal setting, feedback, and development planning
• Collaborate closely on building Semiconductor inspection software
• Drive software architecture and coding standards to ensure measurement accuracy, repeatability, and long‑term stability
• Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis of complex system‑level issues spanning software, hardware, and instrumentation
• Ensure software solutions scale from engineering characterization to high‑volume production test
• Promote best practices in documentation, design reviews, and cross‑functional technical alignment

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Wellness initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager