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Staff Software Engineer

Veeco
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
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Staff Software Engineer

Location : US - CA - San Jose

Requisition ID : 19197

About Veeco

You probably don't realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It's a bold statement, but it's true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world's collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us.

We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world's leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.

We're looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at

Overview :

The Product Development team in San Jose operates in a rapid-paced & innovative / challenging environment. We focus on creating new market solutions with rapid productization. The software development team is looking to bring on a Staff Software Engineer who can help the team solve challenging problems and requires engineers to be engaged in all phases of development.

Responsibilities :

  • Design, develop, test and integrate all facets of s / w for fabrication equipment in the Semiconductor industry.
  • Learn and develop in the Veeco Galaxy software environment to support the Veeco Common Software project.
  • Identify what requirements are needed; plan your tasks; apply highly regarded programming practices and share your insights and efforts with the team
  • Lead or participate in requirements and design phases, perform implementation, debug and integrations.
  • Provide content for Operations Manuals, Release Notes, Manufacturing and Technical Support documentation.
  • Contribute to development of test procedures and scenarios to qualify new s / w
  • Work with vendors supplying components and supporting 3rd party applications
  • Support one or more software subsystems, capable of independent decision making for critical technical issues.
  • Perform feasibility studies, advise on future product definition and system specifications.
  • Apply broad knowledge in software, automation, sensors, actuators, control algorithms, and data analysis tools to drive system software development.
  • Coordinate the specification of system functionality and design system architecture while ensuring commonality between products and subsystems.
  • Support program definition, co-ordinate decomposition and specification of sub systems, and support the review process and approval of designs in co-operation with applicable Product- and Project- Management.
  • Leads and performs integration activates related to software performance
  • Performs duties as assigned by product and project managers.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar technical discipline and 12 years of software engineering experience in semiconductor or similar industry; MS preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented methodologies, C , VB, .NET,COM, MFC, MS Visual Studio, Windows OS.
  • Outstanding debugging skills in a very large code base. Proficiency in multithreaded applications.
  • Knowledge and demonstration of S / W development and process methodology for critical applications, and complete S / W lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated experience with most of the following : parallel processing, thread synchronization,complex control systems with micro-precision capability, process control, real time control systems, UI, DB accessor, diagnostics.
  • Strong understanding of computer configuration and complex tool networking, as well as SECS / GEM and EDA standards.
  • Excellent written, verbal and communications skills in English
  • The expected salary range for this position is $186,787.00 - $236.597, plus bonus opportunity. When determining your pay, we will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

    Other benefits include :

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Life and Accident Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Identity Theft Remediation
  • Emergency Travel Assistance
  • Veeco is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

    Nearest Major Market : San Jose

    Nearest Secondary Market : Palo Alto

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