Senior Software Development Manager

Overview

Lead a high-performing engineering team developing next-generation Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and EFEM software for semiconductor wafer testing. You will drive software architecture, execution timelines, and cross-functional integration with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams.

Responsibilities

. Manage, mentor, and grow a team of 6-8 software engineers.

. Define the software architecture for wafer prober control, instrument calibration, and data analytics.

. Own end-to-end software development life cycles using Agile methodologies.

. Align with hardware design, product marketing, and global manufacturing teams.

. Enforce robust code review, automated testing, and CI/CD pipeline standards.

. Identify, document, and track software anomalies. Work closely with software developers and process engineers to isolate hardware vs. software failures.

. Integrate automated test execution directly into the software team's continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines.

Requirements

. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field.

. 8+ years in semiconductor equipment software, with 3+ years in a leadership or management role

. Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python, C++, or C# for writing automation scripts. Deep knowledge of SECS/GEM and semi-standard protocols.

. Proven experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), motion control, and high-throughput data processing.

. Experience working directly with semiconductor fab equipment or hardware simulation environments.

. Knowledge of computer vision libraries (e.g., OpenCV) or image processing analysis.

. Professional testing certifications such as ISTQB.