Senior Engineer, Software Engineering

ASM; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is seeking a Senior Software Engineer based in Singapore to join our team at the forefront of semiconductor manufacturing software. You will lead complex investigations, influence system architecture decisions, and drive long-term software improvements that support next-generation semiconductor manufacturing technology.

Qualified candidates bring strong C++ and/or C#, with multi-threaded design, APIs, debugging, and performance analysis experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong C++ and/or C# development experience.
• Experience with multi-threaded applications and APIs.
• Experience with debugging, memory architecture, and performance analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical investigations involving software-related safety interlocks and RCCA.
• Analyze interactions across subsystems to understand platform behavior.
• Drive RCCA efforts using logs, packet captures, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Design and improve subsystem architectures including multi-threaded apps.
• Develop and enhance software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot real-time control systems and complex software issues.
• Serve as escalation point for field engineers and customers worldwide.
• Collaborate with QA and Support to reproduce field issues and improve tests.
• Write and review software specs, design docs, and test plans.
• Present findings and data-driven insights to teams and customers.

Skills

C++

C#

Multithreaded programming

APIs

Debugging

Performance analysis

Software architecture

AI-assisted development awareness

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in CS or related field

PhD in related field

Job description

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

Job\'s mission

As a Senior Software Engineer at ASM, you\'ll work at the intersection of advanced software, complex hardware systems, and real-world customer impact. Based in Singapore, you will serve as a technical leader, solving challenging software issues that improve the reliability, safety, and performance of semiconductor manufacturing equipment used by customers around the globe. In this role, you\'ll lead complex investigations, influence system architecture decisions, and drive long-term software improvements that support next-generation semiconductor manufacturing technology. You will play a key role in advancing ASM\'s software engineering capabilities through the responsible adoption of AI-enabled development, helping teams accelerate problem resolution, improve software quality, and scale engineering excellence across global product platforms.

What You\'ll Be Working On

• Lead technical investigations involving software-related safety interlocks and validate corrective and preventive actions.


• Analyze interactions across multiple subsystems to gain end-to-end understanding of platform behavior and workflows.


• Drive Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts using packet captures, log analysis, and system-level troubleshooting.


• Design, evaluate, and improve subsystem architectures, including multi-threaded applications and scheduler interactions.


• Develop, deploy, maintain, and enhance software for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.


• Troubleshoot complex software issues, including real-time control systems.


• Serve as a technical escalation point for field engineers and customers worldwide.


• Partner with Quality Assurance and Support teams to reproduce field issues and improve regression test coverage.


• Author and review software specifications, design documents, and test plans.


• Investigate technical inquiries and provide clear analysis with actionable solutions.


• Evaluate and influence software engineering tools, processes, and design decisions.


• Coordinate rapid software fixes and deployments in high-impact customer environments.


• Present technical findings, project updates, and data-driven insights to internal teams and customers, including DOE analysis results.

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience, Master\'s degree with 4+ years, or PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience.


• Strong software development experience using C++ and/or C#.


• Solid understanding of multi-threaded application development.


• Experience working with software specifications, technical documentation, and APIs.


• Knowledge of software memory architecture, debugging, and performance analysis.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams.


• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools, large language models (LLMs), and modern software engineering practices leveraging generative AI.


• Ability to travel 10-25% domestically and internationally.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience with software architecture, machine control systems, or semiconductor manufacturing equipment.


• Hands-on experience with GUI development, device drivers, and interrupt-driven software.


• Knowledge of networking, data communications, and EtherCAT.


• Understanding dynamic scheduling algorithms and deadlock avoidance techniques.


• Experience with debuggers, build systems, and configuration management tools.


• Ability to troubleshoot software, electrical, and mechanical issues from a system-level perspective.


• Experience designing and analyzing complex Design of Experiments (DOE), including multivariate analysis or Principal Component Analysis (PCA)


• Hands-on experience integrating AI, machine learning, or data-driven solutions into production software systems or engineering workflows.

Apply Today To Be Part Of What\’s Next.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.