Software Engineering - Semiconductor Equipment

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 3+ years

Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer I to join our engineering team focused on developing software for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and integrate software that powers high-precision industrial systems, working closely with hardware, automation, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in C#/.NET and C++ development, object-oriented programming, and industrial software development, with a passion for building reliable, high-performance software solutions.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Software Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Develop robust C# and C++ DLL interfaces that enable external applications to programmatically control equipment.
• Build intuitive operator interfaces and desktop applications using C# and .NET technologies.
• Develop reliable software modules for machine control and automation.

System Integration

• Implement hardware communication interfaces using serial communication and TCP/IP protocols.
• Integrate software with industrial hardware, controllers, and automation systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless software and hardware integration.

Testing & Optimization

• Perform software testing, validation, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Analyze and resolve complex software issues through structured root cause analysis.
• Improve system reliability, scalability, and maintainability through continuous enhancements.

Customer & Product Support

• Provide post-deployment software support and technical troubleshooting.
• Assist field engineering and customer support teams in resolving software-related issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and customer experience.

Engineering Best Practices

• Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns to build maintainable software.
• Utilize version control systems to manage source code and collaborate effectively.
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to software development best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of professional experience in C#/.NET and C++ software development.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience developing DLL interfaces and desktop applications.
• Experience implementing communication protocols such as TCP/IP and serial communication.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Good understanding of multithreading and concurrent programming concepts.
• Experience with version control systems such as GitHub or Azure DevOps.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with PLC programming concepts and industrial automation.
• Experience with C# .NET frameworks, including WinForms and WPF.
• Knowledge of semiconductor software standards such as SECS/GEM, GEM300, and industrial cybersecurity practices.
• Experience developing software for semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, healthcare, aerospace, or other high-reliability systems.
• Exposure to software-hardware integration in embedded or industrial environments.

Must-Have Skills

• C#
• C++
• DLL Interface Development
• TCP/IP
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Multithreading
• Software Debugging

Good-to-Have Skills

• PLC Programming Concepts
• C# .NET Frameworks (WinForms, WPF)
• SEMI Software Standards (SECS/GEM, GEM300)
• Industrial Automation
• GitHub
• Azure DevOps
• Serial Communication
• Industrial Software Development