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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (Spector) - **Company:** Veeco Instruments Inc. - **Location:** Plainview, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Corona (Software Development Kit), Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/software-engineer-spector-plainview-ny-usa-58913701 ## About the Role and customer environments * Provide design and architectural solutions for new features and system enhancements * Support field investigations and work with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement solutions * Optimize system performance, reliability, and maintainability in complex equipment environments * Exercise independent judgment to achieve project objectives * Work within an Agile/SCRUM environment using modern software development tools and practices * Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally Tasks * 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 (sensors, motion control, instrumentation, electromechanical devices) * C++ software development for advanced semiconductor manufacturing and aaa that equipment systems * Strong experience with Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA) * Experience in hardware-integrated systems, industrial automation, robotics, instrumentation, or metrology * Troubleshooting and debugging complex software-hardware interactions * Experience in a cross-functional engineering environment Key requirements * Medical, Dental, and Vision * 401(k) with Company Match * Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * Commuter Benefits * Life and Accident Insurance ## Description Experteer Overview As a Software Engineer at Veeco you will develop and integrate software for state-of-the-art electromechanical systems that power semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You'll collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical, and controls teams to turn requirements into robust features and scalable architecture. You'll diagnose and resolve complex hardware-software integration issues and drive reliability in demanding environments. This role offers cross-functional impact in a fast-growing, technology-driven company with opportunities to travel. You'll help shape the performance and maintainability of critical equipment used by top tech manufacturers. Compensation / Benefits * Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineers to develop and integrate new features and system capabilities * Analyze requirements to determine feasibility and design approach within project constraints * Troubleshoot and resolve software, hardware, and system integration issues in development and customer environments * Provide design and architectural solutions for new features and system enhancements * Support field investigations and work with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement solutions * Optimize system performance, reliability, and maintainability in complex equipment environments * Exercise independent judgment to achieve project objectives * Work within an Agile/SCRUM environment using modern software development tools and practices * Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally Tasks * 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 (sensors, motion control, instrumentation, electromechanical devices) * C++ software development for advanced semiconductor manufacturing and capital equipment systems * Strong experience with Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA) * Experience in hardware-integrated systems, industrial automation, robotics, instrumentation, or metrology * Troubleshooting and debugging complex software-hardware interactions * Experience in a cross-functional engineering environment Key requirements * Medical, Dental, and Vision * 401(k) with Company Match * Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * Commuter Benefits * Life and Accident Insurance ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers - Cassidy Williams - ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/912-coffee-with-developers-cassidy-williams) - [Practical performance tuning for Serverless Java on AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2075-practical-performance-tuning-for-serverless-java-on-aws) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Systems Thinking for Performance: How to Diagnose and Fix Slow Systems without Guessing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2103-systems-thinking-for-performance-how-to-diagnose-and-fix-slow-systems-without-guessing) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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