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Atomic Semi

Staff Process Development Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$165K - $220K/yr

About the role As a Process Development Engineer at fab2, you'll be responsible for experiment design and execution of new semiconductor and thin-film fabrication methods. We're looking for someone ...

Atomicsemi

Process Development Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

About the role As a Process Development Engineer at Atomic Semi, you'll be responsible for experiment design and execution of new semiconductor and thin‑film fabrication methods. We're looking for ...

Wolframmfg

Process Development Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

The Role We are hiring a highly experienced Process Development Engineer to work directly alongside our Engineering Director. This hire is about capacity: more parts, more fun, more processes and ...

Atomic Semi

Process Development Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

About the role As a Process Development Engineer at Atomic Semi, you'll be responsible for experiment design and execution of new semiconductor and thin‑film fabrication methods. We're looking for ...

Socket.dev

Process Development Engineer, Etch

Austin, TX · On-site

$90K - $180K/yr

About the role As a Process Development Engineer, Etch at fab2, you'll be responsible for experiment design and execution of new semiconductor, etching and thin-film fabrication methods. We're ...

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Atomic Semi

Process Development Engineer, Etch

Austin, TX · On-site

$90K - $180K/yr

About the role As a Process Development Engineer, Etch at fab2, you'll be responsible for experiment design and execution of new semiconductor, etching and thin-film fabrication methods. We're ...

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Credential Development Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

The role serves as a technical expert responsible for generating the knowledge, processes ... As our Credential Development Engineer, you'll support HID's success by: * Developing, testing, and ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for staff process development engineer in Austin, TX is $100,718.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,800.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Staff Process Development Engineer

Austin, TX • On-site

Atomic Semi
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$165K - $220K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design and execute experiments to develop and optimize semiconductor and thin-film fabrication processes.

  • Operate and learn a range of semiconductor tools including deposition, etch, lithography, and metrology systems.

  • Analyze process data, troubleshoot issues, and document findings to improve process recipes and ensure consistency, yield, and throughput.

Job description

About fab2

The fab2 team can build anything. We design all the hardware and software needed to make chips and we make the fabs, tools, and components ourselves. We're looking for exceptional, hands-on people who can iterate to the limits of what's possible.

fab2 was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller. Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.

About the team

The Process Team sits at the heart of our in-house device development, driving the design of each new generation of tools. This is unlike any role at a traditional foundry—we simultaneously develop recipes, apply novel materials, test and characterize our chips, and troubleshoot tools.

About the role

As a Process Development Engineer at fab2, you’ll be responsible for experiment design and execution of new semiconductor and thin-film fabrication methods. We're looking for someone with both a strong understanding of traditional semiconductor processing methods and an open-mindedness to new techniques. It'll be helpful if you have the ability to digest and filter a large body of existing work (academic papers, books, etc.)

This is a high-ownership role with lots of autonomy in a fast-moving startup environment. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to novel R&D processes and influence tool design. Candidates should have hands-on cleanroom experience and a track record of developing nanofabrication recipes from scratch, ideally across multiple process steps.

Responsibilities
  • Work in the lab to design and run experiments alongside senior process engineers
  • Read academic papers and technical literature to inform experimental design; whiteboard ideas and iterate quickly
  • Learn and operate a range of semiconductor tools, including deposition, etch, lithography, and metrology systems
  • Develop, transfer, and optimize process recipes across platforms with a focus on consistency, yield, and throughput
  • Analyze process data, troubleshoot recipe or equipment issues, and clearly document findings and results for the team
Required Experience
  • PhD + 10 years of experience (or equivalent) developing nanofabrication processes, device flows, and mentoring technical teams
  • Experience operating thin film deposition, dry etch, and lithography tools
  • Hands-on cleanroom experience with multi-step fabrication flows
  • Recipe development and optimization for some subset of thin film deposition, dry etch, or lithography
  • Familiarity with key metrology such as ellipsometry, profilometry, SEM, etc
Nice-to-have
  • Mechanical or maintenance experience with fab tools
  • Full device-flow experience
Working at fab2

We’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and offices in Austin and San Francisco.

Compensation

fab2 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $165,000 – $220,000. Compensation is determined based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes generous equity in fab2.

Benefits

fab2 Semi offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time
  • Visa Sponsorship
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Weekly Learning & Development opportunities
  • Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office
  • Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.

Export Control Analysis

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

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