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# Software Engineer 1

- **Company:** Onto Innovation
- **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $66,400.0 - $99,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Design of User Interfaces, Managed Extensions for C++, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Test Case, Test Execution Engine, 64bit, Multithreading, .NET Core, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-1-milpitas-ca--35fc5ad7-9835-4def-ba18-2710a086a3d8

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Metrology, Semiconductors, Process Control Engineering, Value Chain Model, Leading Edge Technology, Customer Support/Service, Software Development, Microsoft Windows Operating System, C++ Programming Language, * Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years' experience

 * 5+ years of software development using any one of the high-level programming languages such as C++, C# and .Net Framework
 * Experience developing Semiconductor tool control software
 * Experience developing SECS/GEM Software, factory automation, SEMI Standards
 * Excellent architecture and design experience using modular / OOP / OOD methodology
 * Hands-on experience on C#/C++ programming including multi-threading on Windows platform
 * Consistent record on software design, implementation and unit testing using Microsoft VS C# /C++
 * GUI design and implementation using .Net framework and .Net Core
 * Documentation of software design artifacts and algorithm specifications
 * Collaboration with SQC team on test case development and test execution
 * Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with others

## Description

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers' critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient., * Software development activities using C++/C#, Managed C++, .NET in Windows 64-bit environment

 * Participate in all stages of software development including deployment/trouble shooting at customer sites
 * Take ownership of assigned design and development tasks for current and future generations of products
 * Responsible for software product life cycle for requirement analysis, design, coding, integration and testing
 * Work with hardware and systems/application groups to understand system requirements and map them to a software design