Lead Semiconductor Software Engineer -Automation/Validation

UST; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

UST in Gdansk, Poland is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software solutions for client validation laboratories and automation infrastructure.

The role focuses on building automation frameworks, engineering tools, backend services, and ops software that improve lab efficiency, reliability, and scalability, with mentoring and technical leadership to lab support teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming.
• Experience developing backend applications, services, and APIs.
• Knowledge of software architecture and object-oriented design principles.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Strong Linux administration and scripting skills.
• Experience troubleshooting complex software systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Python-based applications and automation solutions.
• Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and engineering tools.
• Develop automation frameworks supporting validation and lab operations.
• Create monitoring, reporting, and productivity tools for engineering teams.
• Integrate software solutions with CI/CD pipelines and development workflows.
• Design and maintain databases and workflow automation systems.
• Investigate complex software and hardware interactions.
• Develop scripts and utilities to improve operational efficiency and reliability.
• Support administration of engineering platforms and development tools.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge bases.
• Collaborate closely with Client engineering and validation teams.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to lab support teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives across the validation environment.

Skills

Python

Backend development

APIs

CI/CD

Databases

Linux scripting

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Grafana

Zabbix

Cloud technologies

Job description

UST in Gdansk, Poland is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software solutions for client validation laboratories and automation infrastructure.

The role focuses on building automation frameworks, engineering tools, backend services, and ops software that improve lab efficiency, reliability, and scalability, with mentoring and technical leadership to lab support teams.