Software-Focused Applications Scientist

Bruker; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruker is seeking a Software‑Focused Applications Scientist to join our team. You will bridge the gap between our advanced X‑ray hardware/software systems and customer FA Bs.

You will focus heavily on software applications support, algorithm evaluation, customer issue resolution, and feature feedback to ensure robust, precise solutions for semiconductor manufacturing needs. In this role, you will collaborate with R&D, software engineering, and product management, travel domestically and

Qualifications

• B.Sc., Master’s, or higher in Physics, Materials Science, or related technical field.
• Software & Metrology Experience: Experience with data analysis, algorithm evaluation, or software scripting/development in a technical, scientific, or semiconductor setting.
• Hands-on experience with material characterization or metrology techniques (X-ray preferred).
• Strong background in software troubleshooting under Windows/Linux environments.
• Domain Knowledge: Understanding of basic crystallography/crystal structures or thin-film electronic layers is an advantage.
• Data Literacy: Solid grounding in statistics, data processing, and result reconciliation between different measurement methods.
• Communication: Excellent written and oral English technical communication skills (presenting technical data, describing software issues clearly, collaborating with overseas R&D).
• Korean, Chinese fluency is a plus

Responsibilities

• Applications Support: Provide high-level applications support, including training to customers and product demonstrations
• Software Support: Provide high-level technical and software support to customers through software workflow optimization and hands-on troubleshooting.
• Customer Problem Solving: Analyze customer process metrology requirements and build tailored software parameter setups, recipes, and automation workflows to solve site-specific inspection challenges.
• Algorithm & Software Validation: Collaborate with core R&D, software engineering, and product management teams to qualify new software features, data processing algorithms, and bug fixes before field deployment.
• Pre & Post-Sale Execution: Assist in source inspection of tools prior to shipment, configure tool/software environments, and deliver post-installation specialist user support.
• Voice of Customer ( VoC ): Act as the technical liaison between field customers and software development teams, gathering bug reports, usability feedback, and feature requests to guide future software releases.
• Best Known Methods (BKMs): Develop, document, and disseminate technical documentation, software deployment guidelines, and BKMs for sales, field engineers, and end customers.

Skills

Software troubleshooting

Customer support

Cross-functional teamwork

Self-starter

Travel flexibility

Education

B.Sc./MSc or higher in Physics/Materials Science

Tools

Windows

Linux

Scripting/Development

Job description

Bruker is seeking a Software‑Focused Applications Scientist to join our team. You will bridge the gap between our advanced X‑ray hardware/software systems and customer FA Bs.

You will focus heavily on software applications support, algorithm evaluation, customer issue resolution, and feature feedback to ensure robust, precise solutions for semiconductor manufacturing needs. In this role, you will collaborate with R&D, software engineering, and product management, travel domestically and