Software QA Engineer – Semiconductors, AI/ML & CI/CD

ASM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer in Test to join our Phoenix team. You will design, develop, test, and maintain robust software test suites for semiconductor processing equipment, applying manual and automated testing in both simulation and real hardware.

Collaborate in an Agile environment (SAFe/ Scrum), contribute to CI/CD, and drive quality improvements across software and electronics domains while traveling up to 10-15%.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, software testing, or test automation.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language and experience with test case management and issue tracking tools.
• Experience in System Quality Assurance or System Quality Engineering, including hands-on experience as a Quality Engineer or Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) supporting complex electromechanical systems with integrated software controls, preferably within the semiconductor equipment industry.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments, including sprint planning, backlog management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and frameworks such as Scrum, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), or other enterprise Agile practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 10-15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, document, and improve software test suites.
• Perform manual and automated testing of software in simulation environments and on physical semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Execute and analyze engineering designs against intended outcomes, providing feedback on quality, effectiveness, and performance.
• Automate, streamline, and maintain QA processes to integrate seamlessly with CI/CD development workflows.
• Utilize and implement established quality standards, methods, and procedures within existing business processes.
• Develop and implement new quality standards, methods, and procedures not currently encompassed by existing business processes, both within and outside the Software Engineering organization.
• Learn system operation across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Create and manage test plans and test cases, ensuring thorough validation of software enhancements and defect fixes.
• Work with Process Engineering teams to test systems, identify optimal usage scenarios, achieve desired results, and define enhancements or quality improvements.
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Collaborate within Agile software development environments, participating in sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, retrospectives, and Program Increment (PI) Planning activities.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to support SAFe Agile development practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Software development

Software testing

Test automation

Agile/Scrum/SAFe knowledge

Electromechanical systems context

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

TestComplete

TestRail

Job description

ASM is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer in Test to join our Phoenix team. You will design, develop, test, and maintain robust software test suites for semiconductor processing equipment, applying manual and automated testing in both simulation and real hardware.

Collaborate in an Agile environment (SAFe/ Scrum), contribute to CI/CD, and drive quality improvements across software and electronics domains while traveling up to 10-15%.