Senior software engineer

Our development culture affords engineers significant technical freedom and responsibility to solve challenging problems with input and guidance from the architecture and management team. At Onto, everyone is responsible for quality - all engineers are encouraged to promote innovative ideas for development methodologies and technologies, and to take ownership in solving issues as they are discovered.

• Architecting equipment control software systems for Onto Innovation's semiconductor equipment Front End modules (EFEM).
• Working with peers, customers, management, and marketing to define technical architecture and design software solutions that ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Estimate and develop software on schedule and with high internal and external quality.
• Debug issues, determine root cause, and implement fixes in-house and at customer sites.
• Provide excellent written and verbal communication of concepts, plans, status, proposals, designs, etc. to hardware, software, and mechanical design team members.
• Understand and operate complex automation systems integrated to our inspection, metrology, and lithography systems.
• Work with other engineers in cross-functional, cross-geographical development teams (US and international).
• Position will include domestic and international travel up to 20% of the time.
• This is NOT a web development/mobile application position.

BS/MS in Computer Science or Software Engineering (Exceptional candidates from other fields will always also be considered). Minimum 5 years of experience in software development, and 2 years of experience in designing software architecture. Excellent object-oriented software design and development skills. Experience with Embedded system development.

• Experience with C# and/or .NET Framework.
• Experience with Smalltalk is required or need to be willing to learn.
• Experience controlling hardware devices from software.
• Experience with rich user-interface development.
• Experience developing robust multi-threaded applications.
• Real time control experience using VxWorks or other RTOS is a plus.
• Experience with cloud computing, big data analytic infrastructure, and containerization technologies.
• Experience with Unix/Linux systems including the use of shells and Scripting languages.
• Semiconductor industry exposure.
• SEMI Factory Automation, SECS/GEM experience is a plus.
• Experience working in simulated environments.
• Experience with servo control systems, robotics, or optics.
• Demonstrate ability to learn quickly and adapt to innovative technologies and methodologies.

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.