Software Engineering Manager

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead development efforts for complex semiconductor processing equipment and related control systems. This role requires strong hands-on technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to drive high‑quality software delivery across global, cross‑functional teams. You will manage a team of software engineers (local/remote), define strategy and roadmaps, and ensure the successful execution of software development for multiple product lines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a software engineering team of roughly 5–10 engineers


• Strengthen team capability through cross‑training, mentorship, and structured development


• Lead mid‑size development projects (up to 5 engineers per team)


• Define and execute software development plans for assigned product lines


• Develop and maintain product software roadmaps


• Balance project portfolios to maximize technical and business impact


• Drive standardization of development processes, tools, KPIs, and best practices


• Ensure alignment and collaboration with global Software Directors, Product Management, Process Engineering, Platform Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and other stakeholders


• Maintain a strong partnership with software quality teams to ensure first‑time‑right, high‑quality releases


• Measure and maintain internal customer satisfaction


• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to department‑level process improvements


• Design, develop, and troubleshoot software for semiconductor equipment control systems


• Modify and improve existing software architectures


• Write, review, and maintain system specifications, software design documents, and test plans


• Investigate internal/external issues, conduct root‑cause analysis, and propose effective solutions


• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies for department adoption


• Participate in system‑level design discussions


• Support marketing with technical inputs for customer proposals and product specifications


• Provide onsite support as needed, including installations, training, and troubleshooting


• Create accurate development schedules and deliver to commitments


• Support department operations through policy creation, process updates, and continuous improvement initiatives

Education

• BS degree in Computer Science or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.


• Advanced technical degree preferred.


• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of software development experience, including:
  
  
  
  • C++, C#, Python
  
  
  • Windows application development
  
  
  • Multi‑threaded and real‑time systems
  
  
  • Device drivers or interrupt‑driven software
  
  
  • Machine control systems in semiconductor or industrial automation environments
  
  
  
  

• Strong proficiency in C/C++/.NET


• Experience with software engineering tools including debuggers, source control, build systems, and text editors


• Ability to read, analyze, and translate existing code


• Strong system‑level thinking—capable of understanding how new functionality fits into complex equipment architectures


• Ability to interpret specifications, design documents, APIs, and interface requirements


• Ability to evaluate and adopt new tools and technologies to improve development efficiency

Preferred experience:

• Windows Embedded OS


• GUI development


• Data communication & networking


• Semiconductor industry standards (SEMI, etc.)