Veeco Instruments

Software Engineer (Spector)

Veeco Instruments$127K — $170K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field with 5+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years
  • Proven experience in software development interfacing with hardware components
  • Strong expertise in C++ software for advanced manufacturing systems
  • Background in Object-Oriented Design and Analysis
  • Experience with troubleshooting complex software and hardware integrations
  • Proven teamwork in a cross-functional engineering setting

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance software and system capabilities
  • Analyze and design software features within project constraints
  • Troubleshoot software and system issues in various environments
  • Provide architectural solutions for new features and updates
  • Investigate field issues and collaborate to find root causes
  • Optimize system performance and reliability
  • Exercise independent judgment in achieving project objectives

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Life and Accident Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Emergency Travel Assistance
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW

Veeco delivers leading process equipment solutions that drive tomorrow's technology breakthroughs today. We help our customers - manufacturers of semiconductor chips, wireless devices, Photonics technologies and more - to make a more productive, cleaner, and sustainable environment, and enable discoveries and products that will change our lives.

Veeco is a dynamic, innovative, and high-growth company recognized as the best in the markets we serve. Veeco continues to grow and is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to support our Software Engineering team. If you have a passion for programming, particularly with state-of-the-art electro/mechanical systems, this is the technical team you want to be part of!

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical, systems, and controls engineers to develop and integrate new features and system capabilities.
  • Analyze software and system requirements to determine feasibility, performance, and design approach within project constraints.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software, hardware, and system integration issues in both development and customer environments.
  • Provide design and architectural solutions for new features and system enhancements.
  • Support field issue investigations and work closely with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement solutions.
  • Optimize system performance, reliability, and maintainability in complex equipment environments.
  • Exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve project objectives.
  • Work within an Agile/SCRUM development environment utilizing modern software development tools and practices.
  • Must be able to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical field and 5+ years of professional experience, or a Master's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience developing software that interfaces directly with hardware components, including sensors, motion control systems, instrumentation, and electromechanical devices.
  • Experience with design, develop, debug, test, and maintain C++ software for advanced semiconductor manufacturing and capital equipment systems.
  • Strong experience developing software applications using C++.
  • Experience with Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA).
  • Experience developing software for hardware-integrated systems, capital equipment, industrial automation, robotics, instrumentation, or other complex electromechanical systems.
  • Experience troubleshooting and debugging complex software and hardware interactions.
  • Experience working in a cross-functional engineering environment


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Strong proficiency in modern C++ software development, including coding, debugging, testing, and performance optimization.
  • Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and object-oriented programming principles.
  • Experience developing software that directly interacts with physical equipment, instrumentation, sensors, motion control systems, automation platforms, or other hardware-based systems.
  • Experience with multi-threaded application development and system-level debugging.
  • Familiarity with real-time or near real-time control systems.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical, systems, and controls engineering teams.
  • Familiarity with software development best practices, including source control, code reviews, issue tracking, testing, and Agile methodologies.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.
  • Experience supporting or developing software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, capital equipment, industrial automation systems, robotics, motion control systems, scientific instrumentation, metrology systems, test and measurement equipment, data storage systems, aerospace systems, defense systems, or other complex hardware-integrated platforms.
  • Knowledge of machine automation, sensor integration, equipment communications, embedded systems, firmware development, and hardware/software system integration.


Salary and BenefitsThe expected salary range for this position is $127,656-$170,208, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.

Other benefits include:

  • 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

About Veeco Instruments

Veeco Instruments Inc. is a leading global provider of precision process equipment that enables the manufacture of LEDs, power electronics, hard drives, MEMS and wireless chips. Veeco's process equipment solutions enable the manufacture of LEDs, flexible OLED displays, power electronics, hard drives, MEMS and wireless chips. We are the market leader in MOCVD, MBE, Ion Beam and other advanced thin film process technologies. Our high-performance systems drive innovation in energy efficiency, consumer electronics and network storage and allow our customers to maximize productivity and achieve lower cost of ownership.
Learn more about Veeco Instruments
Size
1,091 employees
Market Cap
$949.7 million
Industry
Net Income
-$8.3 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$454.1 million
NASDAQ

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