Staff Software Engineer

Wilmington, Massachusetts

Onto
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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.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Engineer to join our team focused on developing software for Onto Innovations optical metrology and inspection systems. The systems utilize optics, image processing, numerical algorithms, machine learning, advanced motion control, robotics, custom electronics, and network-based factory automation software.

The ideal candidate is excited about pushing the boundaries of semiconductor technology, eager to make impactful contributions to the company and our customers, enjoys working with large complex industrial systems, and is keen to continue honing their software engineering skills.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Participate in all stages of software development, including planning, requirements analysis, documentation, design, coding, and quality.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, including customers, executives, engineers, and project and product managers.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software and system issues.
  • Write maintainable code in C under the Windows environment.
Qualifications

Required Experience
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Strong desire to work in the semiconductor industry.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to take on new challenges, being open to new ideas, have a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Willingness to engage in occasional international travel (
  • Proven ability to deliver full features in a complex software system.
  • Demonstrated high degree of competency in at least one high level language such as c , java, C, or C and at least one OS such as Windows or Unix.
  • 5+ years in software development for highly technical applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in the semiconductor industry, robotics, or a related sector.
  • Experience with Agile, Scrum, or Kanban software development methodologies.
  • Experience in Windows development, WinForms, .NET platform (C , C ), and relational databases, such as SQL Server.
  • Experience with image processing, numerical algorithms, advanced motion control, robotics, custom electronics, and network-based factory automation software.
  • Experience working with data intensive and high-performance systems.

Onto Innovation Inc. offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health/dental/vision/life/disability, PTO, 401K plan with employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) along with health & wellness initiatives. We provide a collaborative working environment along with resources, and state-of-the-art tools & equipment to promote success; and a welcoming, inclusive corporate culture where individuals are recognized for their contributions.

Onto Innovation Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Onto Innovation Inc., Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.
Date Posted: 13 May 2025
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