Senior Software Engineer

Onto Innovation•Wilmington, NC

1d•$115,200 - $172,800

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. Job Summary & Responsibilities Key member of a small team of software engineers supporting full software lifecycle activities for automation applications Participate in New Product Development (NPD) activities by collaborating in a team setting with hardware engineers, application engineers, Technical Project Managers and Program/Product Managers. Develop and maintain software applications that integrate with complex semiconductor handling systems. Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration. Conduct thorough testing and debugging of software to ensure high-quality and reliable operation. Participate in the design and implementation of new features and functionalities. Perform requirement analysis and capture, develop detailed SW designs, code and associated test plans. Perform design/code reviews for all deliverables, collaborating with the systems engineers, software developers, and other technical staff Optimize software performance and ensure scalability. Document software designs, processes, and troubleshooting steps. Provide technical support and guidance to other team members. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in software development and hardware-software integration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience (7+ years for senior) in software development for highly technical applications.
Strong knowledge of hardware-software integration and experience working with complex systems.
Excellent skillset focused on Windows development and the .NET platform (C#, C++)
Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, AzureDevOps) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail and quality.
Demonstrated experience debugging complex multi-threaded environments.
Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to travel both domestically (~10%) and internationally (infrequent and only when needed)

Nice To Haves

Experience in the semiconductor industry, robotics, or similar sector.
Familiarity with hardware communication protocols and embedded systems is a plus.
Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software development.

Responsibilities

Key member of a small team of software engineers supporting full software lifecycle activities for automation applications
Participate in New Product Development (NPD) activities by collaborating in a team setting with hardware engineers, application engineers, Technical Project Managers and Program/Product Managers.
Develop and maintain software applications that integrate with complex semiconductor handling systems.
Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
Conduct thorough testing and debugging of software to ensure high-quality and reliable operation.
Participate in the design and implementation of new features and functionalities.
Perform requirement analysis and capture, develop detailed SW designs, code and associated test plans.
Perform design/code reviews for all deliverables, collaborating with the systems engineers, software developers, and other technical staff
Optimize software performance and ensure scalability.
Document software designs, processes, and troubleshooting steps.
Provide technical support and guidance to other team members.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in software development and hardware-software integration.