Research & Development
Rehovot, IL (Nova HQ)Role Description
Nova SW group is looking for a Software Tech Lead to lead the design and development of complex, high-performance software systems for a multidisciplinary semiconductor metrology tool.
In this role, you will work across the full software stack - from hardware interfaces and sequence control to application and reporting layers - while collaborating closely with system, optical, motion, and other engineering disciplines.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role for an experienced engineer who combines strong system-level thinking with the ability to drive architecture, lead complex features end-to-end, and mentor developers.
A key part of the role is leveraging modern AI tools for software development and helping the team adopt effective AI-driven engineering practices to improve quality, productivity, and development workflows.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of complex system-level software features
- Drive end-to-end technical ownership - from architecture and design through implementation, integration, validation, and maintainability
- Develop software that interfaces with motion controllers, optical and laser subsystems, sensors, cameras, and additional hardware components
- Work hands-on across multiple software layers while guiding technical decisions and design quality
- Mentor developers and promote engineering best practices and high development standards
- Introduce and drive adoption of AI-assisted development workflows within the team
- Collaborate closely with system engineers, developers, QA, Product, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Contribute to Agile team execution and support continuous improvement
Requirements
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in software design and development
- B.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering
- Proven experience leading the design and delivery of complex software systems
- Strong experience in Object-Oriented Programming in C#/.NET
- Experience working in multidisciplinary SW/HW environments
- Strong system-level thinking and ability to work across multiple layers
- Proven technical leadership, including ownership of complex features and mentoring developers
- Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar)
- Proven ability to apply and promote AI-driven development practices within a team
- Familiarity with LLMs, AI APIs, or prompt engineering
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advantages
- Experience developing software that interfaces with motion control systems, optical systems, lasers, sensors, or similar hardware
- Experience in a Tech Lead role
- Experience as a Scrum Master or willingness to take on Scrum Master responsibilities
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Experience with UI or reporting layers
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with Python
- Previous experience in the semiconductor industry
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]
