Senior Engineer, Software Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Global impact projects

Career development

Job summary

ASM in Singapore is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team at the intersection of advanced software and complex hardware systems. Based in Singapore, you will serve as a technical leader, solving challenging software issues that improve reliability, safety, and performance of semiconductor manufacturing equipment used by customers worldwide.

You will lead investigations, influence system architecture, and drive long-term software improvements supporting next-generation semiconductor

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in computer science or related field, or 4+ years with a Master’s, or 3+ years with a PhD.
• Strong software development experience using C++ and/or C#.
• Solid understanding of multi-threaded application development.
• Experience with software specifications, technical documentation and APIs.
• Knowledge of software memory architecture, debugging, and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical investigations involving software-related safety interlocks and validate corrective actions.
• Analyze interactions across subsystems to gain end-to-end understanding of platform behavior.
• Drive RCCA using packet captures, log analysis, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Design, evaluate, and improve subsystem architectures, including multi-threaded applications.
• Develop, deploy, maintain, and enhance software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex software issues, including real-time control systems.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for field engineers and customers worldwide.
• Collaborate with QA and Support to reproduce field issues and improve regression coverage.
• Author and review software specifications, design documents, and test plans.
• Investigate technical inquiries and provide actionable solutions.
• Coordinate rapid software fixes and deployments in high-impact environments.
• Present technical findings and data-driven insights to internal teams and customers.

Skills

C++

C#

Multi-threaded development

Communication

AI-assisted development tools

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GUI development

Device drivers

EtherCAT

Debuggers

Build systems

Configuration management tools

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.Butwe’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 hardwaresystems, 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 semiconductormanufacturing equipment used by customers around the globe.

In this role, you'll lead complex investigations, influence system architecture decisions, and drive long-termsoftware 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 scaleengineering excellence across global product platforms.

• 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) eorts using packet captures, log analysis, andsystem-level troubleshooting.
• Design, evaluate, and improve subsystem architectures, including multi-threaded applications and scheduler interactions.
• Develop, deploy, maintain, and enhance software for advanced semiconductor manufacturingequipment.
• 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 regressiontest 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 are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience, Master'sdegree 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 softwareengineering 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 manufacturingequipment.
• 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 multivariateanalysis or Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
• Hands-on experience integrating AI, machine learning, or data-driven solutions into productionsoftware systems or engineering workflows.

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.