Principal Software Engineer, Systems software

ASML

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $202,000–$277,750 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 33 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About ASML

ASML is a leading supplier of lithography equipment, used by the world’s top chipmakers to print microchips that are increasingly powerful, fast and energy efficient.

ASML currently has 66 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $121,800–$173,500 across 52 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer, Systems software

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Principle Software Engineer – Systems software will join a multi-disciplinary matrixed team of software, systems, applications, and algorithm engineers. This role involves owning the technical details of projects to drive customer satisfaction by developing systems software roadmaps and innovative solutions. You will decompose complex problems into software requirements, design modular solutions using OOD and design patterns, and contribute to automated continuous integration pipelines. Key responsibilities include coaching junior architects, performing performance analysis, and ensuring legacy and new systems co-exist. The position requires proficiency in .NET technologies, C#, C++, WCF, and WPF, along with experience in state machine, distributed, and parallel programming. The work involves solving tough problems across full software stacks, including hardware, firmware, OS, and web applications for complex mechatronic systems.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.

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Skills

C# .NET C++ WCF WPF Python Redis SQL Machine Learning OOD Design Patterns Parallel Programming IoT Robotics Image Processing

What you'll do

Develop a systems software roadmap based on product needs and technology insertion.
Design modular software solutions using object-oriented design and established design patterns.
Decompose complex problems into software requirements to propose feasible technical solutions.
Enable technical integration of hardware and software systems across the full software stack.
Drive adoption of industry best practices for code health, testing, and maintainability.
Contribute to automated continuous integration pipelines for building, testing, and releasing software.
Coach a team of junior architects and take responsibility for their technical deliverables.
Perform performance analysis, troubleshooting, and technical support for existing systems.

What we're looking for

Proficient in .NET technologies, C#, or C++.
10+ years of experience developing software with C#, .NET, and C++.
10+ years of experience architecting and designing new and legacy systems using architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling.
Hands-on experience with WCF and WPF.
Hands-on experience in .Net, state machine, distributed, and parallel programming.
Experience architecting large systems or systems of systems in distributed environments (preferred).
Experience architecting common software components across products and programs (preferred).
Experience with software for complex mechatronic systems (preferred).

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