Senior Software Engineer

Job Summary & Responsibilities

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.

Key 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.

Why Join Onto Innovation?

At Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter—and so should your well-being. That’s why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting-edge tools—all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Compensation & Growth

• Base Salary Range:

$102,400.00 - $153,600.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.

• Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.