Application System Engineer

Samsung Electronics Perú; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Onsite café and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an engineer to own and operate the eSPEC application, our centralized repository of process, limit, recipe, overlay and defect specifications. You will manage the full software life cycle in a 24×7 fab environment.

You'll collaborate with fab engineering, MES teams, and our Korean counterparts to keep data models in sync, drive migrations and upgrades, and continuously improve performance while preserving reliability for high-volume production.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in CS/CE or related field.
• 5+ years of software or system engineering experience.
• Strong programming in C# or Java.
• Relational databases and SQL experience (MS-SQL/Oracle).
• Experience in Windows and Linux/Unix environments.
• Preferred: Git/SVN, Docker, Kubernetes, Vue.js; MES exposure.

Responsibilities

• Own the full application life-cycle, design new features, patch, and manage releases for the application and its databases.
• Keep application and database schemas standardized with the Korean counterpart team across sites.
• Drive production release processes and monitor performance to meet fab requirements.
• Lead migrations and upgrades with planning, execution, and validation.
• Provide 24×7 support to ensure uninterrupted factory operation.

Skills

C#

Java

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE or related field

Tools

MS-SQL

Oracle

PL/SQL

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Vue.js

Job description

About Samsung Austin SemiconductorSamsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.Come innovate with us!Position SummarySamsung Austin Semiconductor is looking for an Engineer to own and operate the fab-critical eSPEC application - our centralized repository of process, limit, recipe, overlay and defect specifications. The engineer will work across the entire Software Testing Life Cycle (requirements, design, coding, testing, deployment, and release) to guarantee that any change to the system is introduced without disrupting the 24×7 manufacturing environment.As the subject-matter expert, the engineer will be the go-to person for all eSPEC-related activities, including UI maintenance, back-end data integration, process-improvement initiatives, routine maintenance, and deep-dive troubleshooting. The role partners closely with fab engineering, MES teams, and our Korean development counterpart to keep the application and its database in perfect sync, drive migrations and upgrades, and continuously improve performance while preserving the reliability required for high-volume semiconductor production.Role and ResponsibilitiesHere’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:Own the full application life-cycle, design new features, maintain and patch existing code, and manage version releases for both the application and its databases.Keep the application and database schemas standardized with the Korean counterpart team, ensuring identical data models and configurations across sites.Drive the production release process and continuously monitor application and database performance to meet fab requirements.Lead all migrations and upgrades, ensuring each transition is planned, executed, and validated successfully.Provide second-level escalation and 24×7 support to guarantee uninterrupted system operation for the factory.Understand the existing source code, improve its logic where needed, and administer scheduled jobs, promptly resolving execution errors.Work with fab engineering, MES groups, and other development teams to add functionality, solve integration challenges, reduce technical debt, and create clear documentation of architecture, change points, and maintenance procedures.Skills and QualificationsHere's what you'll need:B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience in a Software or System engineering role.Required:Strong programming skills in C# or Java.Hands-on experience with relational databases (MS-SQL, Oracle, PL/SQL) and writing SQL queries.Experience working in Windows and Linux/Unix environments.Preferred:Familiarity with source-control (Git/SVN).Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and modern front-end frameworks (Vue.js).Exposure to Manufacturing execution systems (MES) or process-control tools.The current base salary range for this role is between $95,000 - $120,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.Total RewardsAt Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vestingOnsite café(s) and workout facilitiesPaid maternity and paternity leavePaid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidaysWellness incentives and MOREEligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.U.S. Export ControlThis role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. 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