Manager / Technical Lead - Software Development (Real-Time Control & Equipment Automation) | Semiconductor

Galatek Semiconductor; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Galatek is seeking a Software Engineering Manager / Tech Lead to architect the real-time software engine for next-gen semiconductor equipment. You will lead a high-performance team, coordinating with mechanical, motion, vision, and systems groups to deliver complex hardware-enabled software.

You will drive architecture, end-to-end NPI execution, and engineering standards, including CI/CD and automated testing, in a fast-paced, on-site setting in Singapore.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development with 3+ years leading technical teams in semiconductor equipment or high-tech automation.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related.
• Experience with Agile workflows (sprint planning, backlog grooming, release management).

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the software team, driving hiring and career development.
• Define modular, scalable real-time software architecture for motion control and vision.
• Oversee end-to-end software design across NPI lifecycle from concept to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with system, motion, electrical, and mechanical engineers for integration.
• Establish CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and Agile practices.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Real-time control

Team leadership

Agile

RTOS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

ACS

Galil

NI

OpenCV

Halcon

Cognex

Matrox

EtherCAT

CANopen

QNX

RT-Linux

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (on-site)

Department: Semiconductor, R&D

Reporting to: Technical Senior Manager / Assoc Director

About the Company

Galatek is a Singapore-headquartered deep technology company focused on enabling the next generation of scientific discovery and advanced manufacturing. Combining artificial intelligence, precision engineering, advanced optics, and software platforms, we develop intelligent systems that help organizations operate with greater precision, productivity, and insight.

Operating across Asia, Europe, and North America, we partner with customers worldwide to transform complex workflows into intelligent, scalable, and future-ready systems. Based on Galatek's corporate positioning and global footprint.

About the role

Are you a hands-on software leader driven by high-precision engineering, real-time control, and cutting-edge automation?

As our Software Engineering Manager / Tech Lead, you will architect the real-time software engine driving our next-generation semiconductor equipment. You’ll lead an elite team of software engineers, collaborating closely with mechanical, motion, vision, and systems teams to bring complex hardware to life. If you thrive at the intersection of high-speed mechatronics, clean code architecture, and team leadership, this role offers direct impact on industry-defining technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Scale the Team: Manage, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing software engineers. Drive hiring, career development, and a culture of technical excellence.
• Architect Complex Systems: Define modular, scalable, and maintainable software architecture for real-time motion control, machine vision, and tool automation subsystems.
• Drive End-to-End Execution: Lead software design across the full NPI lifecycle - from initial concept and prototyping through to system bring-up, debugging, and manufacturing readiness.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Partner with system, motion, electrical, and mechanical engineers to integrate multi-axis motion control, vision systems, and sensor networks in safety-critical environments.
• Champion Engineering Standards: Establish best practices for continuous integration (CI/CD), automated testing, code reviews, and Agile execution (Scrum/Jira/Confluence).

What You Bring

Core Experience & Leadership

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 10+ years in software development, including 3+ years leading technical teams within semiconductor equipment, precision mechatronics, or high-tech industrial automation.
• Agile Leadership: Track record of driving Agile workflows (sprint planning, backlog grooming, release management) and leading cross-functional alignment.

Technical Stack & Domain Expertise

• Languages & OS: Advanced proficiency in C++, C#, or Python, alongside hands-on experience with RTOS (e.g., QNX, RT-Linux) and fieldbus protocols (EtherCAT, CANopen).
• Motion & Vision Integration: Solid foundation in real-time motion control platforms (e.g., Beckhoff TwinCAT, ACS, Galil, NI) and vision processing tools (e.g., OpenCV, Halcon, Cognex, Matrox).
• System Constraints: Proven experience managing tight latency, microsecond synchronization, multi-axis servo motion, and safety-critical execution.

Bonus Points / Nice-to-Have

• Direct experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and transitioning complex tools to volume manufacturing.
• Advanced degree (Ph.D. or specialized Master's) in mechatronics or control engineering.
• Travel: Willingness to travel (~25%) to support customer sites, system bring-up, and key product transition phases.

Ready to Build What’s Next?

We’re not just designing machines - we’re building the future of autonomous and intelligent manufacturing. Join Galatek and take your engineering career to the next level.

Galatek is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different perspectives and believe diversity drives innovation. All employment decisions are made fairly, without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic that makes each individual unique.