Research & Development
Rehovot, IL (Nova HQ)Role Description
Nova SW group is looking for a strong system-level software developer to join our team and work on complex, high‑performance software systems that drive a multidisciplinary semiconductor metrology tool.
In this role, you will develop software that interacts closely with hardware components such as motion controllers, optical and laser subsystems, sensors, cameras, and additional field devices.
You will work across the full software stack of the tool, from low-level hardware interfaces through sequence control and up to the UI and reporting layers.
The environment is highly technical, involving deep system‑level thinking, close collaboration with system engineers, and end‑to‑end ownership of features from design to implementation.
This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong focus on end-to-end ownership, system-level thinking, and close collaboration with system engineers.
You will be expected to design and deliver complex features from concept through integration and validation in a production environment.
This role is ideal for an software engineers with strong analytical capabilities, solid object‑oriented design skills, and a passion for building robust, scalable systems that combine software and hardware.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop system-level software components for a complex multidisciplinary semiconductor metrology tool
- Implement software features end‑to‑end, from design discussions with system engineers through development, integration, and full validation
- Develop software that interfaces with optical systems, lasers, motion control subsystems, sensors, and other hardware components
- Contribute to system architecture, technical design reviews, and key engineering decisions
- Investigate and resolve production‑level issues using strong debugging and analytical skills
- Work closely with system engineers, developers, QA, Product, and additional cross‑functional stakeholders
- Take ownership of tasks, deliver independently, and help drive engineering excellence and best practices
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience developing software for complex or multidisciplinary systems
- B.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering
- Proven experience in implementing complex software systems, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar), including prompt engineering
- Strong experience in Object‑Oriented Programming in C# or Java
- Ability to work both as a collaborative team player and as an independent owner of features
- Genuine passion for technology, multidisciplinary engineering, and problem solving
- Availability to travel abroad for short periods if needed
Advantages
- Experience developing software that interfaces with hardware components such as motion control systems, lasers, optical systems, sensors, or similar devices
- Experience with agentic coding and LLM developer tooling
- Experience with UI or reporting layers
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with Python
- Experience as a Scrum Master or willingness to take on Scrum Master responsibilities
Get to know us better:
Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.
With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.
Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.
Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.
Join us if you are
A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.
If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]
