Senior Software Engineer, Controls Systems

ASML; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML in San Diego seeks a software engineer to design and code software for a distributed control system while integrating AI into existing processes. You will collaborate with software and control-system engineers in an Agile team, shaping requirements, design, and deployment for world-class EUV technology.

The role emphasizes hard and soft real-time domains, cross-disciplinary interfaces, and scalable architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related Eng/Science field.
• 5+ years in a technical development role with strong software engineering skills.
• Delivered 3+ mid to large scale software projects with demonstrable quality.
• Proven ability to guide a team in coding efforts for a distributed control system.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team of software and cross-functional engineers to deliver software for semiconductor tech miniaturization.
• Handle hard and soft real-time domains with complex hardware interfaces and various protocols (Xilinx SOC, PLC, TCP/IP, EtherCAT).
• Use Agile methodologies to develop software in C++ and Python on Linux environments.
• Create modular, scalable, robust designs meeting customer requirements and perform unit/on-target testing.
• Evaluate technical issues, risks, and dependencies; interfacing with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture.
• Participate in process improvement to enhance software development efficiency.

Skills

C++

Python

Embedded systems

Linux

Real-time systems

TCP/IP

AI basics

NLP for chatbots

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related

Tools

Qt

Xilinx SOC

PostgreSQL

PLC

Job description

Introduction to the job

We are looking for a software engineer who has a passion for designing and coding software for a distributed control system. They should also be excited about the opportunity to integrate AI into existing systems and processes to improve efficiency and efficacy. Join ASML and you will be joining a team that operates in a fast-paced, uniquely innovative and challenging environment to create world class EUV technology within ASML. You will work with software and control system engineers in an Agile team as you develop software in response to the system requirements and design documents. You will get to participate in designing for excellence, keeping in mind all the –cities and –abilities like reusability, modularity, simplicity, maintainability, In addition you will determine the best test methodologies, and contribute in all aspects of the software development, build, test and release cycle. In this role, you will partner with software architects and functional engineers to design, test, and deploy innovative software solutions for our global customer base. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Control system software overview

The control loops involve data exchange at speeds up to 100 kHz while data collection for diagnostics purposes is done at up to 1Khz rate. There is interaction between control loops running on quad core boards and platform software that runs on IBM bladecenter. Data is stored on board in postgres databases and is shipped via the fab network to data servers in San Diego. Our graphical user interface developed using Qt serves a complex set of users - operators, engineers, scientists and customers. And we don't forget safety; the control system has a Siemens PLC to ensure both human safety is ensured, and machine damage is prevented. CPDs are user-facing applications that allow operators to perform diagnostics and maintenance. Drivers provide programmatic interfaces for changing physical components of the machine.

Role and responsibilities

• Working in a team of highly skilled software and cross functional engineers responsible for delivering software solutions that enables the ever-increasing miniaturization of semiconductor technology.
• Work in hard and soft real time domain with complex hardware interfaces and various communication protocols and platforms (Xilinx SOC, PLC, TCP/IP, Ethercat, etc.).
• Using Agile methodology to develop the software using C++ and Python on Linux OS environments.
• Creating designs and Implement code that are modular, scalable, robust and meet customer requirements.
• Perform unit testing and on-target testing to ensure the software meets the high-quality standards our customers expect.
• Evaluation of technical issues, risks, and dependencies for projects.
• Interfacing with stakeholders to gather a complete understanding of their requirements.
• Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture.
• You will also participate in continuous process improvement activities aimed at ensuring the processes and tools used throughout the software development lifecycle are increasing the team’s ability to develop high quality software in the most efficient manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and experience

• Education and experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other related Eng/Science fields.
• At least 5 years in technical development role with strong software engineering skills.
• Delivered 3+ mid to large scale software projects with demonstrable quality.
• Proven ability to guide a team in coding efforts for a distributed control system.
• The coding will require programming in different languages (C++, Python) on different OS environments (VxWorks, Linux).
• Experience in leadership or designing software for a complex multi-processor distributed control system is a plus.
• Hands on experience with refactoring for performance and scalability – complex multi-processor distributed control system is a plus.
• Curious and current on emerging software methodologies.

Skills

• Strong C++/Python knowledge, Object Oriented Design principles and embedded development.
• Understanding NLP techniques for building chatbots, sentiment analysis, and language models is a plus.
• Proficiency in AI frameworks and libraries such as FTensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, and Hugging Face Transformers is a plus.
• Ability to handle aggressive deadlines with agility and results driven approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.
• Excellent customer service skills, with an advanced understanding of customer relationship building.
• Ability to quickly develop and understand complex control systems including embedded real-time, application layers, CORBA interface and its associated hardware environment.
• Ability to independently determine technical solutions, including test documentation.
• Technical expert in data management, TCP/IP, and other similar communication protocols.
• Applies advanced knowledge of design methodologies.
• Demonstrates sophisticated knowledge in utilizing design engineering tools, systems analysis and design, and database management.
• Ability to follow a Software Development Process that includes elements of planning, estimation, gathering and analyzing requirements, developing concepts and designs, implementation, developing and executing test plans’ and engaging in work product reviews.
• Ability to interact effectively with other team members as well as individuals in other disciplines and organizations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Other Information

This position is located on-site in San Diego, CA. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation. A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to two days a week). Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routine is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift.

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently: $134,000 - $197,000. #LI-MO1 The current base annual salary range for this role is currently: $129,188-189,475 Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days. This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology. Inclusion and diversity ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

ASML is a leading supplier of lithography equipment, used by the world’s top chipmakers to print microchips that are increasingly powerful, fast and energy efficient. Working at ASML is inspiring, no matter what field you're in. That’s because we push the boundaries of technology: if it’s moving the world forward, chances are, we’re behind it. In fact, we’re probably a part of the electronic device you’re using right now. We’re a global team of more than 32,000 people from 122 different nationalities and counting. Headquartered in Europe’s top tech hub, the Brainport Eindhoven region in the Netherlands, our operations are spread across Europe, Asia and the US.