Full Stack Software Engineer- Semiconductor Tools

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Python
C#
Metrology
System Integration
Interfaces
TCP/IP
Git
Apache Subversion
Linux
C++
PyQt
PySide
Science
Process Control
Computer Hardware
Graphical User Interface
Data Acquisition
Software Development
Conceptual Design
Research
Workflow
Motion Control
Sensors
Real-time
Collaboration
Design Review
Mentorship
Version Control
SCADA
GEM
Instrumentation
Semiconductors
UI
User Experience
Inspection
Automated Testing
Continuous Integration and Development
Continuous Integration
CircleCI
Bitbucket
Image Processing
Algorithms
Computer Science
Physics
Research and Development

Job Details

Job Summary

Location: Northern California

Experience: Minimum 4 years

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Ideal Candidate Should Have

Strong experience in Python and C# development

Hands-on work with semiconductor process or metrology equipment

Knowledge of hardware-software integration and motion control systems

Experience developing graphical user interfaces (GUI) and SCADA systems

Familiarity with SECS/GEM, TCP/IP protocols, and source control tools (Git/Subversion)

Background in Linux, and optionally, C++, PyQt/PySide, and image processing

Ability to lead software projects and mentor junior engineers

Passion for science and physics is a plus

Job Description

Thinking Minds' client, a fast-growing R&D-driven manufacturer , is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to help build the next generation of tools used in semiconductor inspection and process control.

The successful candidate will work on-site at their Northern California facility, collaborating with scientists and engineers to develop both front-end and back-end software for complex inspection instruments. This role involves close interaction with moving hardware and demands a deep understanding of control systems, GUI development, and data acquisition.

You will lead software development efforts for various projects, from conceptual design to deployment, and have a strong voice in architectural decisions. This position offers an opportunity to work on highly technical systems in a collaborative environment and contribute to product lines used by top-tier research institutions and semiconductor fabs worldwide.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop software to control and interface with semiconductor inspection equipment

Create intuitive and responsive GUIs tailored to engineering workflows

Integrate motion control and sensor systems into real-time applications

Collaborate with scientists and engineers to enhance software performance and user experience

Conduct code and design reviews, mentoring junior developers

Implement and maintain software using version control and automated testing practices

Preferred Experience:

SCADA system development

SECS/GEM protocol experience

Experience in scientific instrumentation or semiconductor industry

UI/UX design for inspection or factory automation tools

Automated testing and continuous integration tools such as CircleCI or Bitbucket Pipelines

Exposure to imaging technologies or image processing algorithms

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related computational field

4+ years of full stack development experience

Comfortable working full-time in a collaborative, on-site R&D environment
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