Software Tier 4 Engineer

Nova is looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our global team. This role is designed for a technical expert who thrives on designing complex equipment control sequences and solving real-world automation challenges. You will not only build robust software frameworks but also serve as the "technical detective" for critical production-level issues, requiring a blend of deep C# expertise and elite analytical skills.

• End-to-End Execution:
  Implement complex software features from hardware integration to deployment, meeting high quality and reliability standards.
• Contribute to system architecture, technical design, and key engineering decisions for scalable equipment software solutions.
• Maintain the readines to address critical system issues in live environments or production lines, ensuring rapid recovery and stability.
• Work closely with developers, QA, Product, and other cross-functional stakeholders in a multinational environment.
• Take ownership of tasks, deliver independently, and help drive engineering excellence and best practices across the team.

• 3+ years of back and server-side development experience, with a proven track record in industrial automation, semiconductor equipment, or complex hardware-software integration systems.
• Strong experience in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), primarily in C# (or Java with a willingness to master C#).
• Deep understanding of multi-threading, asynchronous programming (async/await), and managing concurrency in real-time or near-real-time environments.
• Proven experience in implementing complex software systems, with strong analytical and problem-solver skills to handle production-level issues.
• Familiarity with debugging tools (e.g., Win Dbg, dot Memory, dot Trace) and the ability to perform offline debugging through logs and memory dumps.
• Ability to work as a team player while also taking full ownership and working independently.
• Agenuine passion for technology and problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with multinational teams and present technical findings clearly.
• Familiarity with the semiconductor communication protocol SECS/GEM.