Software Engineer 3

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

Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development and a deep understanding of hardware systems. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that interface with complex semiconductor capital equipment handling systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in a team setting to develop new features, develop prototypes and support field issues in a CI/CD environment  
• Key member of a small team of software engineers supporting full software lifecycle activities for the Inspection Business Unit (IBU).
• Participate in New Product Development (NPD) activities by collaborating in a team setting to develop new features, develop prototypes and support field issues in a CI/CD environment
• Develop and maintain software applications that integrate with complex semiconductor handling systems.
• Collaborate with Onto Applications team and customers to help define customer specific enhancements and new features
• 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 participate in helping develop test plans
• Perform design/code reviews for all deliverables, collaborating with the systems engineers, other software developers, software test engineers, and other technical staff
• Optimize software performance and ensure scalability
• Document software designs, processes, and troubleshooting steps
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in software development and hardware-software integration
• Support software and tool integration efforts at customer sites and in cleanroom environments, identifying and resolving system-level issues.
• Participate in on-site debugging and issue resolution in collaboration with field engineers and application teams.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience (5+ years for senior) in software development for highly technical applications
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in software development using C# and the .NET ecosystem.
• Hands-on experience in image processing or machine vision is required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in both development and deployment environments, including the ability to isolate and resolve complex hardware-software interaction issues.
• Solid understanding of modern object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience in developing and debugging multi-threaded and distributed applications.
• Familiarity with hardware-software integration and experience working with electromechanical systems or automated tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated self-motivation, independence, and initiative in tackling technical challenges.
• Capable of self-directed learning and adapting to new technologies via OJT or technical reading.
• Experience supporting debugging and troubleshooting efforts in customer or production environments.
• Good communication skills in English
• Ability to travel (~15%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with SEMI-standard AOI tools or semiconductor inspection systems.
• Familiarity with hardware communication protocols and embedded systems is a plus
• Experience with Azure DevOps for version control, CI/CD, and work item tracking.
• Knowledge of managed and unmanaged C++.
• Experience with SQL Server and relational database interaction.
• Familiarity with participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback.

Onto Innovation Inc. offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health/dental/vision/life/disability, PTO, 401K plan with employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) along with health & wellness initiatives. We provide a collaborative working environment along with resources, and state-of-the-art tools & equipment to promote success; and a welcoming, inclusive corporate culture where individuals are recognized for their contributions.

Onto Innovation Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Onto Innovation Inc., Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.