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# Software Engineer 3

- **Company:** Onto Innovation
- **Location:** Wilmington, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $96,800.0 - $145,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Visual Systems, Image Acquisition, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7eb1ee8b-dd2c-4067-b7f2-4615f033dd85

## About the Role

This position requires deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience in the following areas, * 5 years of C++/C# software development experience

 * Experience in optical systems, image acquisition, processing
 * Experience in controlling mechanical and electrical systems
 * Experience in semiconductor capital equipment development desired
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
 * Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%

## Description

Onto Innovation is seeking a Software Engineer III to join our team in Wilmington, Massachusetts location. This role is part of team developing our next-generation proprietary semiconductor capital equipment used in inspection and metrology for advanced packaging applications, including AI and other emerging technologies., * Translate customer and product requirements into functional specifications

 * Design and implement algorithms for defect detection and metrology
 * Integrate 2D and 3D sensors into inspection systems
 * Optimize image acquisition and processing performance
 * Conduct design verification and system-level integration testing
 * Present technical solutions to application and product management teams
 * Support beta installations and evaluations at customer sites
 * Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Firefly G3/G5 systems


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