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With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving.  But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.\n\nJob's mission\nAs a Principal Engineer in Software Engineering, you will shape the software that directly powers ASM’s advanced packaging and hybrid bonding equipment. Your work will have immediate, visible impact on highly complex semiconductor systems, combining robotics, motion control, thermal systems, and process intelligence. In this role, you will lead software architecture, roadmap definition, and execution across multiple products while growing strong engineering teams and influencing global software strategy.\nWhat you will be working on\nDefine and own software development plans and roadmaps for advanced packaging solutions, delivering software across multiple hybrid bonding products in parallel.\nLead end‑to‑end software development with a strong focus on first‑time‑right quality and robust release execution.\nDrive software architecture decisions that support long‑term business, scalability, and product evolution.\nPlan, manage, and execute multiple software baselines, ensuring on‑time delivery across complex development cycles.\nCollaborate closely with software quality teams to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle.\nWork cross‑functionally with process engineering, hardware engineering, and system integration teams to deliver tightly integrated equipment software.\nPartner with global software engineering leaders to align on software strategy, best practices, and technology direction.\nMeasure, maintain, and continuously improve internal customer satisfaction.\nBuild, mentor, and grow a strong team of software engineers, fostering technical excellence, ownership, and collaboration.\nPromote disciplined software baseline management, build management, and version control practices.\nWhat we are looking for\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.\nMinimum 10 years of experience in software development and software baseline management.\nExposure to advanced packaging process flows such as CoWoS, SoIC, or InFO.\nStrong hands‑on software development expertise in C++.\nProven experience with customer‑oriented software baseline management and release planning.\nSolid background in modern software technologies and development practices.\nDemonstrated ability to drive software architecture aligned with long‑term business needs.\nStrong ownership mindset with proactive leadership and a customer‑oriented approach.\nAbility to define clear priorities, set ambitious yet realistic goals, and deliver results.\nExperience managing projects, schedules, activities, and resources effectively.\nHands‑on experience with Jira, build management tools, and Git version control.\nWhat sets you apart\nExperience in the semiconductor process equipment industry.\nExperience working in fast‑paced, customer‑driven, and rapidly evolving environments.\nAbility to handle multiple concurrent projects while meeting demanding timelines.\nStrong prioritization skills across complex and competing technical demands.\nApply today to be part of what’s next.\nWe make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. 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