Software Engineer (Semiconductor Equipment)

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Salary: $179,500–$246,500 per year

Company

hirify.global develops materials engineering solutions and equipment used to manufacture semiconductor chips and advanced displays.

What you will do

• Design and implement software for chamber motion, sensors, safety, I/O, wafer handling, recipe execution, and communication with semiconductor processing equipment.
• Build a standalone subsystem software framework that operates independently and integrates with the main system.
• Architect software for a dedicated subsystem server, including real-time EtherCAT communication and vendor-provided safety circuits.
• Develop APIs and reliable communication channels for synchronization, recipe handling, safety signaling, data transfer, status monitoring, and logging.
• Coordinate software engineering with suppliers and serve as the primary technical contact for their software teams.
• Lead architecture and integration decisions across software, mechanical, electrical, and system engineering teams while mentoring contributors.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on instrumentation experience.
• Strong proficiency in C#, modern C++, and Python.
• Experience with Linux, EtherCAT, motion control, and configuring safety logic at production level.
• Software architecture design and project management experience.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering groups and suppliers.
• MS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Nice to have

• Experience with semiconductor or automation equipment control or robotics.
• Familiarity with optical imaging systems.
• Familiarity with FPGA programming.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive work culture focused on learning, development, and career growth.
• Comprehensive employee benefits supporting health and wellbeing.
• Potential eligibility for bonus and stock award programs.
• Relocation eligible.