Embedded Software Developer

About

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Embedded Software Developer to join our engineering team focused on developing next-generation semiconductor capital test equipment. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing embedded software that drives high-performance, precision instrumentation used in semiconductor manufacturing and validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for real-time control systems in semiconductor precision test equipment
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, FPGA designers, systems engineers, and application software developers to define software requirements and interfaces
• Implement low-level drivers, communication protocols (e.g., CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, PCIe), and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Optimize software for performance, reliability, and scalability in high-throughput test environments
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and system-level validation
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support manufacturing and field teams with debugging and troubleshooting

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 3 - 10 years of experience in embedded software design and development (C/C++ preferred)
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers (MCUs), SoCs, FPGAs, and embedded Linux or RTOS environments
• Demonstrated experience utilizing ARM based MCUs such as PIC, STM as well as Altera (NIOS2) or Xilinx (micro-blaze)
• Experience with hardware bring-up, board support packages (BSP), and device drivers
• Demonstrated experience implementing communication protocols (e.g., CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, PCIe), and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Familiarity with digital and analog electronics, schematics, and oscilloscopes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent software configuration management capabilities i.e. revision control systems (Git, TFS, SVN, etc)
• Experience with MS tools (Visio, Excel, Word, etc)
• Demonstrated experience in Agile development methodologies and/or Kanban and associated tools (Azure DevOps, Atlassian [Jira] or the like)
• Ability to travel ~10%

Preferred

• Experience in the semiconductor equipment or test & measurement industry
• Knowledge of high-speed data acquisition, signal processing, or precision timing systems
• Familiarity with safety-critical or high-reliability software development practices
• Exposure to scripting languages (Python, Bash)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Health & wellness initiatives

Equal Opportunity

Onto Innovation Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Export Licensing

For positions requiring access to technical data, Onto Innovation Inc., Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.