Associate Software Engineer Jobs in Westport, CT

About Veeco
You probably don't realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It's a bold statement, but it's true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world's collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us. 
 

We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world's leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.
 

We're looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers.

Overview

Veeco delivers leading process equipment solutions that drive tomorrow's technology breakthroughs today. We help our customers - manufacturers of semiconductor chips, wireless devices, Photonics technologies and more - to make a more productive, cleaner, and sustainable environment, and enable discoveries and products that will change our lives.

Veeco is a dynamic, innovative, and high-growth company recognized as the best in the markets we serve. Veeco continues to grow and is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to support our Software Engineering team. If you have a passion for programming, particularly with state-of-the-art electro/mechanical systems, this is the technical team you want to be part of!

Responsibilities

• Write and support C++ software development by coding, debugging and testing complex application software..
• Work with testers, developers, and operations to help reproduce and solve field and internal issues in the application, network, and environment.
• Act as a cross functional lead to pull together software, hardware, and controls on some projects, act as the software representative for others.
• Consult with hardware engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and the operational and performance requirements of the overall system.
• Analyze software requirements to determine the feasibility of a design within time and cost constraints.
• Provide design/architectural solutions for new features to be implemented.
• Exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation of criterion for obtaining results.
• Work in an Agile/SCRUM environment using supporting tools.
• Must be able to travel 20% domestically and internationally. Example: Every two months for one week at a time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 5 years of professional experience or a Master's degree and 3 years of experience designing, testing and optimizing software is required.
• Strong C++ and OOD/OOA skills required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have solid understanding of C++ development.
• Experience designing user interfaces (familiarity with DirectX and Winforms a plus).
• Strong commitment to quality object-oriented design, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to self-manage and work under minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with modern software development practices (e.g. version control, issue tracking, code review, agile practices).
• Experience developing software for Semiconductor manufacturing equipment or related industry preferred.

Salary and Benefits 
The expected salary range for this position is $127,656-$170,208, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.

Other benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation
• Emergency Travel Assistance

Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.