Senior Software Program Manager

Veeco; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,930 - 211,185; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veeco is seeking a Software Program Manager to own planning and execution of software releases within semiconductor manufacturing. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience.

This role involves developing release schedules, managing resources, and providing updates to leadership. Benefits include medical, dental, 401(k), and bonuses. Expected salary range is $150,930 - $211,185.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software program management, technical program management, or large-scale software delivery roles.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, or industrial automation environments.
• Program management certification (PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end planning and execution of software releases across multiple engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain integrated release schedules balancing engineering capacity and product priorities.
• Provide clear and actionable program updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Software program management

Technical program management

Influencing without authority

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

MS Project

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About Veeco

Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. Our technology is everywhere—from smartphones and cloud services, to high‑speed wireless communication, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming, and more. We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting‑edge machines that enable leading technology companies to solve challenging material science problems and create essential devices for a 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’s laser annealing systems power next‑generation semiconductor manufacturing. Delivering them requires tightly coordinated software releases across hardware, control systems, and customer commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end planning and execution of software releases across multiple engineering teams supporting semiconductor equipment platforms.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously refine integrated release schedules that balance engineering capacity, product priorities, and customer commitments.
• Drive capacity planning and prioritization discussions, ensuring alignment between available resources and release scope.
• Partner closely with Product Line Management (PLM) to translate roadmap inputs, customer requirements, and business priorities into executable release plans.
• Identify schedule risks, resource constraints, and cross‑team dependencies early, and drive clarity on tradeoffs and mitigation strategies.
• Lead cross‑functional alignment across Engineering, Product, Operations, and Service, particularly in scenarios involving competing priorities or ambiguous requirements.
• Navigate and resolve conflicts by facilitating difficult conversations and driving decisions in high‑pressure, time‑constrained environments.
• Provide clear, concise, and actionable program updates to engineering leadership, product leadership, and executive stakeholders.
• Drive accountability through milestone ownership, action tracking, and outcome‑based execution.
• Improve release predictability, execution efficiency, and cross‑functional collaboration through process, tooling, and governance enhancements.
• Contribute to the evolution of Veeco’s program management practices, including planning frameworks, release processes, and tooling (e.g., MS Project, CI/CD workflows).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience). 8+ years of experience in software program management, technical program management, or large‑scale software delivery roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, industrial automation, or embedded/control software environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release automation tools.
• Program or project management certification (PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent).
• Experience with tools like MS Project.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, hybrid, or waterfall) and release management practices.
• Ability to influence without authority across engineering, product, operations, and service organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfort presenting to senior and executive leadership.

Salary And Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $150,930 - $211,185, 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
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• 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.