Software Engineer 3 at Onto Innovation in Budd Lake-NJ

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize low-level software components that power our next-generation systems. In this role, you will be engaged throughout the full software development lifecycle—from gathering and analyzing customer requirements to designing, implementing, and debugging software for advanced equipment in the semiconductor industry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into technical requirements.
• Develop, and maintain robust .NET applications using C# and WPF.
• Implement client-server communication using WCF, TCP/IP, and other protocols.
• Develop and integrate low-level hardware control interfaces via TCP/IP, serial, or other communication protocols.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and system integration.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software architecture and development processes.

Requirements

• Must be able to travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of professional software development experience with .NET, C#, etc.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience with WPF for GUI design and implementation.
• Proficiency in client/server communication technologies such as WCF and TCP/IP.
• Experience interfacing with hardware through various communication protocols.
• Familiarity with metrology tools and SEMI-industry standards is a plus
• Knowledge of Agile/SCRUM methodologies and tools like Git.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and time management skills.

Skills

Required

• Excellent communication
• teamwork
• time management skills
• .NET
• C#
• WPF
• WCF
• TCP/IP
• serial communication
• object-oriented programming
• design patterns
• Agile/SCRUM

Benefits

• At 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.
• $86,400.00 - $129,600.00, 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.