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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Software Engineering - **Company:** ASMERS LLC - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Lifecycle Management, JIRA, Baselining, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Software Architecture, Release Management, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Software Organization, Git, Software Performance - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/director-software-engineering-asm-8725647 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 8 years in leadership roles. * Proven track record of leading large-scale software organizations and delivering complex products. * Strong background in C++ and modern software development practices. * Experience with software architecture, release planning, and baseline management. * Demonstrated ability to lead globally distributed teams and manage cross-functional initiatives. * Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in the semiconductor capital equipment industry. * Familiarity with technologies such as ALD, PECVD, epitaxy, and vertical furnaces. * Experience in fast-paced, customer-driven environments. * Proficiency with tools like Jira, Git, and CI/CD pipelines. * Strong understanding of software quality assurance and regulatory compliance. ## Description Strategic Leadership * Define and execute the global software engineering strategy aligned with ASM's business objectives. * Develop and maintain a multi-year software roadmap across product lines and technology platforms. * Champion software innovation and architectural excellence to support long-term scalability and performance. Organizational Development * Build and lead a world-class software engineering organization across multiple global sites. * Mentor and develop senior engineering leaders and managers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. * Drive talent acquisition, retention, and career development strategies to support organizational growth. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner with Product Management, Hardware Engineering, Process Engineering, and Quality teams to deliver integrated solutions. * Ensure alignment between software development and customer requirements, market trends, and business priorities. * Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve development velocity, quality, and customer satisfaction. Operational Excellence * Oversee execution of multiple concurrent software programs, ensuring timely delivery and high quality. * Implement best practices in software lifecycle management, including CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile methodologies. * Establish and monitor KPIs for software performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Technology Leadership * Guide software architecture decisions to support modularity, reuse, and future extensibility. * Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decisions. * Promote a data-driven approach to decision-making and continuous improvement. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## 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) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)