About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Software Engineer (C/C++) to develop and maintain software for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment and related control systems. This is a full-time role focused on high-performance, reliable embedded and control software that supports precision manufacturing and machine-learning enabled process control.

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What You’ll Do

You will design, implement, test, and maintain software used in complex control systems for semiconductor equipment. Work will include low-level device control, real-time and motion control algorithms, prototyping operator interfaces, and supporting data collection for analytics and ML-driven process optimization. Expect to collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams and external partners.

• Design and implement C and C++ software for control, embedded, and real-time systems
• Diagnose, debug, and resolve complex software issues across hardware/software boundaries
• Develop test plans, software specifications, and maintain thorough documentation
• Prototype and improve operator/user interfaces to improve usability and throughput
• Implement algorithms to optimize process control and material deposition/removal at atomic scales
• Work with data collection and analysis pipelines to enable ML-driven optimizations
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and field teams to deliver production-ready solutions

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Responsibilities

• Write, review, and maintain clean, efficient C and C++ code for embedded and control systems
• Implement multi-threaded and real-time software components with attention to safety and determinism
• Integrate and debug CAN bus and other fieldbus protocols as required by system designs
• Produce and execute unit, integration, and system test procedures; support field troubleshooting
• Create and update technical documentation, design specs, and test reports
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree plus 1+ year of experience
• Strong proficiency in C and C++; demonstrated experience in real-time or embedded programming
• Experience with multi-threading, real-time control systems, and motion control concepts
• Familiarity with CAN Bus, device interfaces, and hardware-software integration
• Experience with development tools such as Visual Studio, C#, .NET, and/or MATLAB is a plus
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across teams

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Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, materials-processing equipment, or instrumentation
• Background in machine learning/data collection for process control
• Prior experience with safety-critical or high-reliability systems

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Compensation & Benefits

Confidential Client offers a competitive salary range of USD 124,000 to USD 171,000 per year (commensurate with experience). Additional benefits may include health plans, retirement savings, performance-based incentives, professional development, and stock or equity programs depending on role and location.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: United States
• Employment type: Full-time

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Why Join

This role gives you the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that enable next-generation semiconductor and display manufacturing. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers across hardware and software disciplines and contribute to solutions that directly impact advanced electronics and AI hardware development.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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