Senior Software Engineer I

MKS Inc.; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a Software Engineer in the Lasers Business Unit to contribute to the design and development of free-space and fiber-based laser systems, providing firmware and software to enable new laser technologies. The role reports to the Manager, Software Development.

You will collaborate with Spectra-Physics scientists and engineers and work across electrical, optical, and software disciplines to deliver high-performance laser solutions.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical or Software Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years related experience.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, C#.
• Understanding of Windows-based GUI software design and embedded firmware design techniques.
• Familiarity with ADC/DAC and interfaces I2C, SPI, RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, USB.
• Ability to read electronic schematic diagrams & datasheets.
• Experience with test equipment (DVM, Power Supply, Oscilloscopes).
• Use of version control systems & build tools (Azure DevOps, Git).
• Excellent communication, documentation & organizational skills.
• Quality-driven. Committed to meeting schedules, able to balance performance, cost & time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Develop Windows-based GUI interfaces for laser systems.
• System testing, debugging & test scripts development.
• Develop embedded code for new & existing laser products based upon ARM microcontrollers.
• Work in a collaborative environment sharing ideas, practices & code.
• Support existing products by performing failure analyses & troubleshooting.
• Coordinate closely with optical engineers, physicists, marketing & customers to develop, deliver & support industry-leading laser systems.

Skills

C

C++

Python

C#

Windows GUI

Embedded firmware

ARM microcontrollers

I2C/SPI/RS-232/RS-485/Ethernet/USB

Schematic reading

Documentation

Version control (Azure DevOps, Git)

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Oscilloscopes

DVM

Power supplies

FPGA

MS Visual Studio

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Software Engineer at the Lasers Business Unit of MKS Instruments, you will partner with Spectra-Physics Scientists and Engineers; Optical, Electrical and Software to contribute to the design and development of new free-space and fiber-based laser systems providing firmware and software to enable new laser technologies. In this role, you will report to the Manager, Software Development.

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Software Engineer at the Lasers Business Unit of MKS Instruments, you will partner with Spectra-Physics Scientists and Engineers; Optical, Electrical and Software to contribute to the design and development of new free-space and fiber-based laser systems providing firmware and software to enable new laser technologies. In this role, you will report to the Manager, Software Development.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Develop Windows-based GUI interfaces for laser systems.
• System testing, debugging & test scripts development.
• Develop embedded code for new & existing laser products based upon ARM microcontrollers.
• Work in a collaborative environment sharing ideas, practices & code.
• Support existing products by performing failure analyses & troubleshooting.
• Coordinate closely with optical engineers, physicists, marketing & customers to develop, deliver & support industry-leading laser systems.

Skills You Bring:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years related experience
• Proficiency programming in C, C#, Python, C++.
• Understanding of Windows-based GUI software design and embedded firmware design techniques.
• Familiarity with I/O devices such as ADC, DAC and interfaces such as I2C, SPI, RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet & USB.
• Ability to read electronic schematic diagrams & component datasheets
• Experience with test equipment (DVM, Power Supply, Oscilloscopes)
• Use of version control systems & build tools (Azure DevOps, GIT)
• Excellent communication, documentation & organizational skills
• Quality-driven. Committed to meeting schedules, able to balance performance, cost & time constraints

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced degree
• Formal Agile methodology experience
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (Azure/Threadx, FreeRTOS), QNX and/or LINUX
• OOP/OOD, C# and MS Visual Studio
• Experience working with distributed teams
• Experience with Programmable logic such as FPGA
• Precision equipment design & development

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

US requirement due to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, each country is different due to employment laws, so HR Partner discretion is advised. See HR Partner with any questions.