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Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.\nJob Summary & Responsibilities\nSoftware development activities using C++/C#, Managed C++, .NET in Windows 64-bit environment\n\nParticipate in all stages of software development including deployment/trouble shooting at customer sites\n\nTake ownership of assigned design and development tasks for current and future generations of products\n\nResponsible for software product life cycle for requirement analysis, design, coding, integration and testing\n\nWork with hardware and systems/application groups to understand system requirements and map them to a software design\n\nMust be able to travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree with at least 5 years' experience\n\n5+ years of software development using any one of the high-level programming languages such as C++, C# and .Net Framework\n\nExperience developing Semiconductor tool control software\n\nExperience developing SECS/GEM Software, factory automation, SEMI Standards\n\nExcellent architecture and design experience using modular / OOP / OOD methodology\n\nHands-on experience on C#/C++ programming including multi-threading on Windows platform\n\nConsistent record on software design, implementation and unit testing using Microsoft VS C# /C++\n\nGUI design and implementation using .Net framework and .Net Core\n\nDocumentation of software design artifacts and algorithm specifications\n\nCollaboration with SQC team on test case development and test execution\n\nAbility to communicate effectively and collaborate with others\n\nWhy Join Onto Innovation?\nAt Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter-and so should your well-being. That’s why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting-edge tools-all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.\nCompensation & Growth\nBase Salary Range:\n$128,000.00 - $192,000.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.\n\nEmpowering Every Voice to Shape the Future:\nOnto Innovation is committed to creating a workplace where every qualified candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed. 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