Software Engineer - Early Career (Fall 2026)

At ASM, our Software Engineering team develops software that directly drives the operation of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. From robotics and gas delivery systems to temperature controllers and other critical hardware, your work will have a visible, real-time impact on how cutting-edge chips are produced.

Join our team and you'll have the opportunity to:

• Develop advanced software for industry-leading semiconductor technologies.

• See your code drive the operation of some of the most sophisticated semiconductor equipment in the world.

• Collaborate with a global team of talented software engineers.

• Contribute to the next generation of semiconductor equipment control software and automation technologies.

• Travel globally and visit leading semiconductor fabrication facilities.

• Work in Phoenix, one of the fastest-growing semiconductor technology hubs in the United States.

Note: This role is intended for candidates graduating in Fall 2026 or those who have graduated within the past two years and have 0-2 years of professional work experience.

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

• Develop applications for Windows and real-time operating systems.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real-time control systems.

• Diagnose software, electrical, and mechanical issues across complex systems.

• Support escalations involving field engineers and customers worldwide.

• Partner with Quality Assurance and Support teams to reproduce issues and improve regression test coverage.

• Author and review software specifications, design documents, and test plans.

• Investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.

• Contribute to system architecture, design reviews, and the evaluation of new tools and technologies.

• Support customer installations, training, and on-site troubleshooting activities.

• Strong software development skills in C++.

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Systems, or a related field with 1+ years of software development experience, or a recently completed Master's degree in a related discipline.

• Graduating in Fall 2026 or graduated within the past two years.

• 0-2 years of professional work experience.

• Machine control software, preferably for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

• Windows and Windows real-time operating systems.

• Multi-threaded applications.

• Real-time software development.

• Graphical user interface (GUI) development.

• Device drivers and interrupt-driven software.

• Data communications and networking.

• Software development tools, including debuggers, IDEs, build systems, and configuration management tools.

• Reading, understanding, and modifying existing codebases.

• Translating existing functionality into new software solutions.

• Interpreting software documentation, including specifications, design documents, communication interfaces, and API documentation.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.