Sr Principal Software Development Engineer

Forming Our Future together

FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon Form Factor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Rooted in our core values — Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People — we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.

Shift: The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Job Description:

Form Factor is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Development Engineer to provide technical leadership and architectural direction for software systems supporting advanced semiconductor test, measurement, and automation platforms. As a recognized expert, you will lead the design and evolution of complex software solutions that integrate across hardware, automation, motion control, and customer application environments.

Working within a globally distributed engineering organization spanning the United States, Germany, and Asia, you will drive software strategy, influence product roadmaps, mentor engineering teams, and solve highly complex technical challenges that have significant impact on business performance, product competitiveness, and customer success.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Architecture Define and drive software architecture, technology strategy, and long-term technical direction for semiconductor test and automation systems.

Lead the design and development of complex Windows-based software applications, frameworks, APIs, and reusable platform components.

Establish engineering standards, software design principles, and coding best practices across development teams.

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic technology investments that improve product capabilities, performance, and scalability.

Serve as the highest-level technical resource for critical product and customer challenges.

Software Development & Innovation Design, develop, and maintain advanced software solutions using C#, .NET, and Visual Studio.

Lead development efforts for new platform capabilities, application enhancements, and software modernization initiatives.

Architect robust and maintainable solutions for equipment control, automation, diagnostics, and data acquisition systems.

Drive software quality through design reviews, code reviews, automated testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Provide technical oversight for product releases, software validation, and deployment activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with systems, electrical, mechanical, applications, and field engineering teams to develop integrated solutions.

Collaborate with global engineering leaders to align software development efforts across multiple product lines and geographic locations.

Engage directly with customers to understand technical requirements, troubleshoot complex issues, and influence future product development.

Lead technical discussions and decision-making across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Problem Solving & Operational Excellence Diagnose and resolve highly complex software, hardware integration, communication, and system performance issues.

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