Software Engineering Manager
hace 18 horas
Newport
Company OverviewFilmetrics, a KLA company, is the market leader in 3D optical surface profiling and thin-film thickness measurement systems. Filmetrics products combine innovative hardware solutions with intuitive, easy to use software, tied together with a pioneering online platform. Filmetrics is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.Job Description/Preferred QualificationsAs a Software Engineering Manager on this team, you will lead and grow a multidisciplinary group of software and firmware engineers who design, develop, release, and support our families of surface profiler, thin film, sheet resistance and nanoindentation measurement instruments. You will be responsible for both people leadership and technical direction spanning embedded firmware, Windows desktop applications, software architecture, and measurement and data-analysis algorithms, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and the latest advancements in software engineering and AI/ML/DL. You will partner closely with hardware, systems, product, and global engineering teams to deliver high-quality products on schedule.Responsibilities:Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software and firmware engineers—setting clear goals, giving regular feedback, conducting performance reviews, and supporting career growthProvide technical direction and oversight across embedded firmware, Windows desktop software (C#/.NET, C++), software architecture, and measurement, data-analysis, and signal/image-processing algorithmsOwn planning and execution for your team—scope and estimate work, manage schedules and priorities, communicate risks and tradeoffs, and deliver releases on scheduleDrive sound architecture and design decisions through design and code reviews, and uphold engineering standards for quality, performance, reliability, and securityRecruit, hire, and onboard top engineering talent while building an inclusive, high-performing, and collaborative team cultureCollaborate cross-functionally with hardware, systems, product management, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams to define requirements and align on roadmapsPartner with globally distributed teams across the US, Europe, and Asia on system integration, software releases, and shared engineering best practicesChampion responsible adoption of AI/ML and AI-assisted development tools under company security policies, remove obstacles, and foster root-cause analysis and continuous improvement in process and product qualityQualifications:Bachelor’s degree (required) + significant relevant experience; Master’s or advanced degree (desired) + relevant experience in Computer Science, Software, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or Physics, including people-management or technical-lead experience.Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow software and firmware engineering teams and to deliver complex products on schedule.A solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals—software architecture, data structures, algorithms, design patterns, event-driven and multithreaded design, testing, and debugging—sufficient to guide technical decisions across the team.Technical breadth across the team’s technology areas, including experience with:Microsoft .NET and C# for Windows desktop applicationsC and C++ programming, including embedded firmwareSoftware architecture for complex, real-time systemsMeasurement, data-analysis, or signal/image-processing algorithmsSource code control (Git), modern development practices, and software design and coding standardsExcellent communication skills with the ability to influence peers, interdisciplinary engineering groups, customers, suppliers, and senior leadership, including delivering clear technical and program presentationsAdept at managing and collaborating with teams across the US, Europe, and AsiaStrong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills with a systematic, data-driven approach to leading teamsPreferred:Experience managing multidisciplinary teams spanning firmware/embedded, desktop application, and algorithm developmentExperience in the semiconductor, metrology, inspection, or scientific-instrument domainExperience with Agile/Scrum and modern software development lifecycle and release managementExperience delivering AI/ML capabilities in productsExperience improving engineering processes, diagnostics/observability, and software quality for complex systemsTravel:Occasional travel may be required to KLA headquarters, customer sites, or other business locations. Travel is expected to be less than 10% of working time.What we will offer you?KLA’s benefits package includes:Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme, car allowance and life assuranceMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree (required) + 8yrs relevant experience; Master’s or advanced degree (desired) + 6yrs experience in Computer Science, Software, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or Physics, including at least 2–3 years of people-management or technical-lead experience.We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees. 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SummaryLocation: Newport, United KingdomType: Full time