Senior Technical Lead - .Net, C#, Wpf

Team Leadership & Execution

Provide day‑to‑day technical leadership and work direction for a software team consisting of 2 engineers and 3 contractors. Plan, prioritize, & coordinate work supporting program schedules & product roadmaps. Coach & mentor team members on technical execution, software design, and engineering best practices. Foster a collaborative engineering culture focused on accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.

Drive software architecture for MBE systems at the product‑line level. Define & maintain architectural patterns, design guidelines, and technical standards for MBE control software. Guide module‑ and system‑level design decisions to ensure consistency, reliability, and long‑term maintainability. Translate system‑ and product‑level requirements into clear architectural direction and actionable software designs. Collaborate closely with systems engineering, hardware, applications, and manufacturing to ensure alignment.

Identify architectural risks and tradeoffs early and drive informed design decisions, escalating when appropriate.

Contribute directly to software design, development, debugging, and system integration as needed. Review designs and code to ensure adherence to architectural intent and engineering standards. Support troubleshooting of complex issues spanning software, hardware, networking, and equipment interfaces. Participate in testing, validation, and debugging on physical tools and in simulation environments.

Support new product development, feature enhancements, & platform improvements for current and next‑generation products. Lead or support defect resolution, root‑cause analysis, and Continuous Improvement (CIP) activities. Ensure appropriate documentation of software requirements, designs, architectural decisions, and releases. Support production tools and customer escalations as necessary to ensure successful deployment and field performance.

• Lead and mentor a team of developers in the design and development of .NET, C#, and WPF applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure best practices are followed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently to maintain system integrity.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation and process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline with8+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with6+ years of relevant experience. Work with semiconductor capital equipment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, such as serving as a project lead, module owner, or informal teamlead.
• Experience coordinating or leading the work of engineers and/or contractors is preferred.

• Strong foundation in
  
  Object‑Orientedsoftware design and development within large or evolving codebases.
• Proficiency with C#, .NET, C++, Win Forms, WPF, COM, SQL, Visual Studio, and Windows‑based systems.
• Experience supporting multiple software releases, version control workflows, and long‑lived product platforms.
• Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle in an industrial or product‑developmentenvironment.

• Experience interfacing with external devices using serial, TCP/IP, Modbus, or similar communication protocols.
• Ability to read and implement hardware and device communication specifications.
• General understanding of PC configuration, networking, and integration with electro‑mechanical systems.

• Relevant certifications in .NET, C#, or WPF technologies are a plus.

Pay Range Minimum: $92000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: $110000 per year

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