Senior Software Engineer — Real-Time AI for Semiconductors

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

Job summary

ASM International in Singapore is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead complex software investigations, influence system architecture, and deliver reliable, high-performance software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

You will work across subsystems, develop multi-threaded applications, apply AI-assisted development practices, and partner with QA and support teams to improve regression coverage and field deployments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant software engineering experience or equivalent
• 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 memory architecture, debugging, and performance analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and generative AI practices
• Willingness to travel 10–25% domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Lead technical investigations involving software-related safety interlocks and validate corrective actions.
• Analyze interactions across subsystems to understand platform behavior and workflows.
• Drive RCCA using logs, captures, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Design 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 escalation point for field engineers and customers worldwide.
• Collaborate with QA and Support to reproduce field issues and improve regression tests.
• Author and review software specs, design docs, and test plans.
• Present findings and data-driven insights to internal teams and customers.

Skills

C++

C#

Multi-threaded development

APIs

Debugging

AI-assisted development

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

EtherCAT

Job description

ASM International in Singapore is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead complex software investigations, influence system architecture, and deliver reliable, high-performance software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

You will work across subsystems, develop multi-threaded applications, apply AI-assisted development practices, and partner with QA and support teams to improve regression coverage and field deployments.