Software Engineer, Equipment Control System(Spector)

Veeco Instruments Inc.; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer III to develop equipment control software for semiconductor manufacturing systems. You will work on software that interfaces with hardware, sensors, and motion-control components, collaborating across software, controls, electrical, and mechanical teams.

The role emphasizes production-grade C++ development, debugging, testing, and system integration in an Agile environment, with opportunities to travel up to 20% globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field with 3+ years of software development experience
• Strong professional experience developing production software using C++
• Experience with hardware-interfacing software for electromechanical systems
• Experience designing, debugging, testing, and supporting complex software applications
• Experience collaborating with multiple engineering disciplines and Agile teams
• Experience supporting deployed equipment in manufacturing or similar environments

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, test, and maintain complex application software using C++.
• Develop software that interfaces directly with hardware components, sensors, instrumentation, motion-control systems, and manufacturing equipment.
• Work with testers, developers, and operations teams to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve field and internal software issues.
• Act as a cross-functional technical lead on projects involving software, hardware, controls, and systems integration.
• Consult with hardware, controls, electrical, and mechanical engineers to evaluate hardware/software interfaces and performance requirements.
• Analyze software requirements to determine feasibility within time, performance, and cost constraints.
• Provide software architecture and design solutions for new features and future product development.
• Perform root-cause analysis of complex software issues and implement corrective actions.
• Work in an Agile/SCRUM environment with modern tools and practices.
• Support system integration, validation, and customer deployments.
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Skills

C++

OOD/OOA

Software design

Troubleshooting

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

DirectX

WinForms

Job description

Location: US - NY - Plainview

Software Engineer, Equipment Control System(Spector)

About Veeco
You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world’s collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us.

We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world’s leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.

We’re looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers .

Overview

Veeco delivers leading process equipment solutions that drive tomorrow’s technology breakthroughs today. We help our customers, manufacturers of semiconductor chips, wireless devices, photonics technologies, and more, create a more productive, cleaner, and sustainable environment while enabling discoveries and products that change our lives.

Veeco is a dynamic, innovative, and high-growth company recognized as a leader in the markets we serve. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer III to join our Software Engineering team. If you have a passion for programming, particularly with state-of-the‑art electromechanical systems, this is the technical team you want to be part of.

This role is focused on developing software for complex semiconductor manufacturing and capital equipment systems. The ideal candidate will have experience developing software that directly interfaces with hardware, equipment controls, instrumentation, sensors, motion‑control systems, and other sophisticated electromechanical platforms. Candidates from semiconductor equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, industrial automation, robotics, photonics, scientific instrumentation, medical device, aerospace, or other capital equipment industries are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates whose experience is primarily focused on web applications, SaaS platforms, financial systems, enterprise software, or cloud‑only environments without significant hardware interaction may not be the best fit for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, test, and maintain complex application software using C++.
• Develop software that interfaces directly with hardware components, sensors, instrumentation, motion‑control systems, and manufacturing equipment.
• Work with testers, developers, and operations teams to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve field and internal software issues.
• Act as a cross‑functional technical lead on projects involving software, hardware, controls, and systems integration, and serve as the software representative on multidisciplinary teams.
• Consult with hardware, controls, electrical, and mechanical engineers to evaluate hardware/software interfaces and overall system performance requirements.
• Analyze software requirements to determine the feasibility of design solutions within time, performance, and cost constraints.
• Provide software architecture and design solutions for new features, enhancements, and future product development.
• Perform root‑cause analysis of complex software and system‑level issues and implement corrective and preventative solutions.
• Exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Work in an Agile/SCRUM development environment utilizing modern software development tools and practices.
• Support system integration, validation, equipment commissioning, and customer deployments.
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally to support customer installations, issue resolution, and system commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 5+ years of professional software development experience; or a Master's degree and 3+ years of related experience designing, developing, testing, and optimizing software.
• Strong professional experience developing production software using C++.
• Strong Object‑Oriented Design (OOD) and Object‑Oriented Analysis (OOA) skills.
• Experience developing and supporting software for complex electromechanical systems, automated equipment, industrial controls, robotics, motion‑control systems, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, or similar hardware‑integrated platforms.
• Experience designing, debugging, testing, and supporting complex software applications.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex software and system‑level issues in deployed environments.
• Experience collaborating with Software, Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering teams.
• Experience developing software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment preferred. Candidates with software development experience supporting industrial automation, robotics, motion‑control systems, photonics equipment, aerospace systems, medical devices, scientific instrumentation, or other complex electromechanical capital equipment will also be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of modern C++ software development.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable application design.
• Understanding of hardware/software integration principles and the interaction of software with sensors, instrumentation, motion‑control systems, and electromechanical equipment.
• Experience designing user interfaces; familiarity with DirectX, WinForms, or similar technologies is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Ability to analyze interactions between software, hardware, controls, and mechanical subsystems within integrated systems.
• Strong commitment to software quality, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to self‑manage and work effectively under minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with modern software development practices including version control, issue tracking, code reviews, testing, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience supporting deployed equipment in manufacturing, laboratory, or customer environments is highly desirable.

Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $127,656—$161,697.00, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job‑related factors when determining your pay.

Other benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation
• Emergency Travel Assistance

Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.