Senior Software Engineer
Context
Takes full technical ownership, leading several technical complex designs. Contributes to development / change of sub-modules; responsible for results of sub-modules.
Works at Train level. Interfaces with other sectors in complex environment, may require negotiation.
Understands the contribution of other domains to the product; operates on module level and oversees the relations on function level. Takes end-to-end view, taking into account impact on other areas (e.g. research, customer, marketing).
Structural troubleshooting capabilities on functional level and manages many technical uncertainties at sub-module level and develops creative solutions to solve uncertainties. Can take responsibility for customer problems (end-customer/sectors in Operations), coming up with solutions for specific issues. Represents the competence in Product Development Cycle.
Masters a field and WoW in own function. Has visible impact in department or groups in other disciplines. Based on in-depth expertise in own module/technical discipline, finds solutions that are not obvious for others. Looks forward and acts proactively (e.g. raising risks).
As a Technical Lead Designer, steers the work of 6-10 engineers.
Designs, develops, tests and integrates software for ASML's machines and applications. Implements analytics, data, control and algorithm applications that give ASML customers the power to reach optimal performance during manufacturing.
Technical Responsibilities Summary
In addition to the responsibilities above, serves as the technical authority for one or more software modules or subsystems. Provides technical leadership across software architecture, implementation, integration, deployment, maintenance, and technical roadmap activities.
Demonstrates expertise in:
C# and .NET application development
WPF and XAML based user interface development
MVVM architecture and application design patterns
Object-oriented design and software architecture
Build and release environments
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Source control and branching strategies
NuGet package management and dependency versioning
Application debugging, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis
Performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability engineering
Automated testing and software quality practices
Cross-team technical alignment and architectural governance
Provides technical direction, coaching, code reviews, design reviews, and architectural guidance to software engineers. Drives software quality, maintainability, and long-term technical strategy while ensuring alignment with product and platform architecture.
Requirements
Master degree with substantial general work experience, or equivalent working and thinking level. Comprehensive job-related experience in own expertise area to fully competent level.
Seasoned designer within own competence
and
has completed at least 1 Product Development Cycle.
Additional Software Expertise
Demonstrated experience with:
C# and .NET Framework/.NET development
WPF and XAML application development
MVVM architecture and separation-of-concerns design principles
Software architecture, frameworks, and design patterns
Debugging complex software systems across multiple layers
Build systems, automated builds, and deployment pipelines
NuGet package creation, consumption, versioning, and dependency management
Source control systems and collaborative development workflows
Unit testing, integration testing, and test automation
Technical leadership, mentoring, and architecture reviews
Responsibilities
Research
Develop and/or deliver a plan for significant aspects of a research program with guidance from senior colleagues.
Evaluate emerging software technologies, frameworks, development tools, and engineering practices relevant to ASML products and platforms.
Design Requirements and Specifications
Plan and coordinate the identification, elicitation of product and/or project requirements; conduct analysis of those requirements for completion and alignment; document and manage requirements throughout the life of the project; and coordinate the verification of the end deliverable. Generally done at the project level.
Define and document software architecture requirements, quality attributes, interface contracts, and non-functional requirements including performance, maintainability, reliability, and extensibility.
Feasibility
Conduct feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective and document findings to complete cost-benefit analysis on implementing changes to business processes, products, or business unit structure.
Perform feasibility studies, contribute to the development of product road maps and contribute to the SPS/SDS. Identify feasibility questions and improvements in own domain.
Assess feasibility of software architectures, frameworks, technology selections, deployment models, and implementation approaches.
Conceptualization
Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
Develop software concepts, architectural approaches, and engineering strategies that balance functionality, maintainability, scalability, performance, and cost.
Preliminary Design
Develop technical concept including material choices. Specify (sub)module using team input, design architecture, make technical choices in all phases, solve technical issues, devise new approaches to problems encountered, and drive the development of the module.
Prepare high-level design of the (sub-)module fulfilling the requirements set while addressing architectural and interface choices. Document the high-level design in the relevant SEG documents.
Additionally:
Define software architecture and subsystem decomposition.
Establish technology selections and architectural direction.
Define software interfaces, platform boundaries, and integration approaches.
Lead architecture reviews and technical decision-making activities.
Detailed Design
Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
Detail out the design including its documentation.
Additionally:
Develop detailed software designs and technical specifications.
Design reusable software components, frameworks, services, and APIs.
Ensure adherence to architectural standards and engineering best practices.
Review software designs produced by other engineers.
Integration
Integrate sub-systems into the system, execute configuration management, and provide support to projects.
Additionally:
Lead software integration activities across modules, services, UI components, and hardware interfaces.
Manage software dependencies and package versioning strategies.
Support build, deployment, installation, and upgrade processes.
Resolve architecture, compatibility, and integration issues.
Product Quality / Testing
Perform verification of SDS, verify design specifications from team members and contribute to the testing process (TPS, a-test, (sub system) TAR, b-test).
Develop new testing approaches and strategies to meet changing requirements. Focus on a defined range of products, operations or both.
Additionally:
Drive software quality strategy and test automation.
Perform root-cause analysis of complex software defects.
Develop debugging and diagnostic approaches for complex systems.
Support performance analysis and optimization activities.
Lead design reviews and code reviews to improve software quality and maintainability.
Safety
Adheres to ASML's EHS policies, procedures and mandatory instructions; identifies and mitigates safety risk and safeguards the environment and well-being of oneself and others.
Instructs the team in safe working methods and identifies instances of risky behaviors within the team and takes appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
Project Management
Create high-level work breakdown, support planning, provide effort estimates and manage assigned projects, delegate tasks and ensure timely execution and delivery according to quality standards, within the project management guidelines.
Additionally:
Drive technical planning and architecture roadmaps.
Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies.
Coordinate technical dependencies across teams and disciplines.
Guide execution of complex software development efforts.
Communication and Documentation
Document complex design choices and specifications in all phases to ensure product documentation is up to date and relevant underlying assumptions and restrictions are documented.
Additionally:
Document software architecture, APIs, design decisions, and technical trade-offs.
Present technical proposals and design reviews to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ensure technical decisions and architectural rationale are traceable and maintained.
Knowledge
Stay up to date on technical developments in one's area of expertise and in general affecting ASML and contribute to the overall broadening and maintenance of ASML's technology base.
Share knowledge, including coaching and mentoring of more junior colleagues.
Additionally:
Maintain expert knowledge of C#, .NET, WPF, XAML, MVVM, software architecture, and software engineering best practices.
Act as a recognized subject matter expert for software design and architecture.
Coach engineers in debugging, testing, code quality, maintainability, and design patterns.
Contribute to engineering standards, technical strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives across teams.
The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:
$183,200-251,900Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.
The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.
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Skills Required
- Master's degree with substantial general work experience, or equivalent working and thinking level
- Comprehensive job-related experience in the relevant software expertise area
- Seasoned designer within the software competence area
- Completion of at least one Product Development Cycle
- Experience with C# and .NET Framework/.NET development
- Experience with WPF and XAML application development
- Experience with MVVM architecture and separation-of-concerns design principles
- Experience with software architecture, frameworks, and design patterns
- Experience debugging complex software systems across multiple layers
- Experience with build systems, automated builds, and deployment pipelines
- Experience with NuGet package creation, consumption, versioning, and dependency management
- Experience with source control systems and collaborative development workflows
- Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and test automation
- Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, and architecture reviews
ASML Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ASML and has not been reviewed or approved by ASML.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad and employer‑funded to a significant degree, with multiple plan options plus mental health and wellness resources. Complementary offerings like onsite/virtual care, HSA contributions, and a gym subsidy strengthen the overall medical package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑forming benefits include paid parental leave, adoption assistance, IVF coverage, and practical supports like lactation rooms and milk‑shipment for travel. These provisions indicate substantial caregiving support across life stages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off can reach a high ceiling when combining vacation and company holidays, with accruals increasing by tenure. Flexible workplace policies and a vacation sell‑back option add usability to the time‑off program.
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What We Do
ASML is a high-tech company, headquartered in the Netherlands. We manufacture the complex lithography machines that chipmakers use to produce integrated circuits, or computer chips. Over 30 years, we have grown from a small startup into a multinational company with over 60 locations across Europe, Asia and the US. Behind ASML’s innovations are engineers who think ahead. The people who work at our company include some of the most creative minds in physics, electrical engineering, mathematics, chemistry, mechatronics, optics, mechanical engineering, computer science and software engineering. Because ASML spends more than €2 billion per year on R&D, our teams have the freedom, support and resources to experiment, test and push the boundaries of technology. They work in close-knit, multidisciplinary teams, listening to and learning from each other.
