Senior Software & Systems Engineer

Senior Software & Systems Engineer – Semiconductor Failure Analysis Tools Location: San Jose, CA Salary: $130,000 – $175,000 per year + bonus Employment Type: Full‑time Overview Step into a rare engineering role where advanced software development meets cutting‑edge semiconductor diagnostics. Youll join a highly specialized team building multi‑million‑dollar instrumentation used by the worlds leading semiconductor manufacturers. These systems integrate laser scanning microscopy , photon emission analysis , precision motion control , and CAD-based device navigation to pinpoint defects at the transistor level—dramatically accelerating silicon debug and improving yield. If youre excited by complex instrumentation, real-time system design, and deep semiconductor physics, this is a career-defining opportunity. What Youll Do As a Senior Software & Systems Engineer , you will architect and build sophisticated control software that powers high‑precision diagnostic tools. Your work spans optics, electronics, device physics, data visualization, and system-level integration. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain software for controlling precision optical, mechanical, and electronic subsystems used in semiconductor failure analysis. Transform complex physical diagnostics into intuitive, highly usable software tools in close collaboration with hardware engineers and FA specialists. Design fast, responsive control systems that interface with CAD navigation environments for real-time device mapping and transistor-level targeting. Build high-performance user interfaces (C#/WPF) to visualize waveforms, emission signatures, images, and device layouts. Lead integration across lasers, motion-control stages, optical assemblies, timing electronics, and measurement tools including oscilloscopes and source meters. Troubleshoot complex interactions between hardware and software, optimizing performance across the full system. Document architectures, workflows, and test plans to ensure long-term reliability and maintainability. Required Qualifications Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering , Physics , Semiconductor Device Engineering , or a related discipline. 5+ years developing control software for scientific, diagnostic, or semiconductor instrumentation . Strong programming skills in C++ , C# , and WPF on Windows environments. Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics and failure mechanisms. Experience with CAD navigation tools (e.g., Synopsys Avalon or similar). Preferred Experience Hands-on exposure to failure analysis techniques such as TIVA , LIVA , LADA , OBIRCH , or photon emission . Experience with laser microscopy or optics-driven instrumentation. Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as USB, PCIe, FPGA, RS‑232/485 . Background with semiconductor equipment companies and complex multi-domain systems. Experience in real‑time data processing and visualization of large scientific datasets. Why This Role Stands Out Unique Technology Mix Work at the intersection of optics, electronics, CAD data, and high‑performance software—on systems few engineers ever touch. High Impact Your solutions will help identify defects in devices used across smartphones, data centers, automotive electronics, and more. Complex, Challenge‑Rich Engineering Develop real-time control systems, advanced visualizations, and precision instrumentation inside one integrated platform. Collaborative Environment Partner with experts in optics, electronics, and semiconductor physics to push the capabilities of modern failure analysis. Benefits Medical (PPO & HMO), Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Effective the first of the month following hire. 401(k) Plan Eligible after 90 days. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Eligible after 90 days. Quarterly Discretionary Bonus Program Paid Time Off: 16 days per year Supportive, collaborative team environment