Software Engineer 3

Onto Innovation; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Onto Innovation in Wilmington, MA, is seeking a Software Engineer III to join our team developing next-generation semiconductor capital equipment for inspection and metrology, including AI-enabled systems.

You will translate customer requirements into software specifications, build robust motion-control and defect-detection algorithms, and contribute to system-level integration testing while collaborating with product management and field teams.

Qualifications

• 3 years of C++/C# software development experience.
• Experience in controlling mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience in motion control, motion tuning, DIO.
• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment development desired.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer and product requirements into functional specifications.
• Design and implement algorithms for defect detection and metrology.
• Design and implement software for motion control sub-systems.
• Motion profile tuning.
• Conduct design verification and system-level integration testing.
• Present technical solutions to application and product management teams.
• Support beta installations and evaluations at customer sites.

Skills

C++/C#

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Onto Innovation is seeking a Software Engineer III to join our team in Wilmington, Massachusetts location. This role is part of team developing our next-generation proprietary semiconductor capital equipment used in inspection and metrology for advanced packaging applications, including AI and other emerging technologies.

Specialized Expertise

This position requires deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience in Motion control systems for precision equipment

Key Responsibilities

• Translate customer and product requirements into functional specifications
• Design and implement algorithms for defect detection and metrology
• Design and implement software for motion control sub-systems
• Motion profile tuning
• Conduct design verification and system-level integration testing
• Present technical solutions to application and product management teams
• Support beta installations and evaluations at customer sites

Qualifications

• 3 years of C++/C# software development experience
• Experience in controlling mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience in motion control, motion tuning, DIO
• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment development desired
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%

Why Join Onto Innovation?

At Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter—and so should your well-being. That’s why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

• From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we’ve got you covered.
• You’ll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting-edge tools, all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Compensation & Growth

• Base Salary Range: $96,800.00 - $145,200.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.
• Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.

Empowering Every Voice to Shape the Future:

Onto Innovation is committed to creating a workplace where every qualified candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed. We evaluate applicants based on skills, experience, and potential - without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity of thought and background drives innovation and strengthens our team.

Important Note on Export Compliance

For certain positions requiring access to technical data, U.S. export licensing review may be necessary for applicants who are not U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or other protected persons under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain help our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, Onto Innovation supports customers with a worldwide sales and service organization.

Additional information can be found at http://www.ontoinnovation.com.