Software Application Engineer

About Tower Semiconductor

Looking for a career path in the high-tech industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology in the world!  If you enjoy working with others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in this exciting industry, then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!

Tower Semiconductor, the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for analog integrated circuits to more than 300 customers worldwide across growing markets such as communications, mobile, infrastructure, consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense, among others.

Join Tower and become part of a dynamic organization with exceptionally talented and dedicated team members who work collaboratively to provide best-in-class technological solutions to our clients.

Job Description

As a Senior Software Application Engineer within the IT department, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of robust in-house systems tailored for semiconductor manufacturing. You will serve as a technical pillar, responding to complex operations and supply chain needs by providing innovative, scalable solutions that directly improve manufacturing processes and product quality. 

This Job Is For You If

• You can lead the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) - from initial conception and architecture definition to delivery and maintenance- ensuring systems are reliable, efficient, and maintainable. 


• You can develop high-performance applications using Java on the backend, while building modern, responsive user interfaces using frameworks like Angular or React. 


• You can design and deploy distributed, scalable systems utilizing AWS cloud infrastructure and modern DevOps practices to automate build processes and enhance operational efficiency. 


• You can establish feasibility through the analysis of manufacturing data, developing sophisticated analytics solutions and data manipulation pipelines to support the user community. 


• You can extend manufacturing capabilities to the factory floor by developing and maintaining professional-grade mobile applications.


• You can integrate advanced machine learning and AI solutions into manufacturing workflows to enable predictive maintenance and automated quality control.


• You can demonstrate and document complex solutions through the use of flowcharts, diagrams, layouts, and clear, well-commented code. 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. 


• Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience.


• Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise in Java or .Net, Object-Oriented Design (OOD), and modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular/React). 


• Systems Knowledge: Advanced experience with Linux environments and shell scripting; familiarity with VMS is considered an advantage. 


• Domain Expertise: Prior experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) as a system administrator or in implementation and support roles. 


• Modern Stack: Demonstrated experience with AWS, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/ GitHub), and integrating AI/ML models into production software.

Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000

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