VP Research & Development - What we are looking for: Nova seeks a VP R&D to lead the unified R&D organization within Nova’s DMD Division and support the division’s next stage of scale, growth, and technological leadership. DMD is undergoing a strategic organizational transformation designed to support rapid growth, strengthen product-line ownership, improve customer satisfaction, and accelerate next-generation innovation. As part of this change, the division is evolving from a development-center structure into a product line-based operating model, while establishing a unified R&D function responsible for core engineering excellence and multidisciplinary technology capabilities. Reporting directly to the General Manager of the DMD Division, the VP R&D will be a key member of the division leadership team and will own the development and execution of the R&D strategy across software, software quality, hardware, optics, architecture, infrastructure, and engineering platforms. This is a strategic leadership role for a senior technology executive who combines deep technical understanding, strong business acumen, customer orientation, operational discipline, and the ability to scale a large, complex, multidisciplinary engineering organization. In this role, you will work closely with Product Line VPs, Marketing, Product Management, Operations, Engineering, Applications, and other senior stakeholders to translate business priorities and product needs into robust technology roadmaps, scalable engineering processes, and excellent execution. 

System Engineer Team Lead - What we are looking forNova is looking for a System Engineer Team Lead to lead Nova’s next generation system development. In this role, the Project Lead will technically lead a complex multidisciplinary electro-optical system architecture. He will define and manage the required performance analysis, technical solutions, implementation methods, and field deployment to the customer's satisfaction.

SW Product Manager - Nova's Dimensional Metrology Division is looking for a Software Product Manager to lead the strategy, commercialization, and lifecycle management of the division's software-based products.In this role, you will hold end-to-end ownership of the software product portfolio, from understanding market and customer needs, through defining product requirements and roadmap, to driving customer adoption, business growth, and long-term product success.You will work closely with customers and with cross-organizational teams, including R&D, Applications, Engineering, Service, Sales, and Marketing, to ensure that Nova's software products deliver strong customer value, sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and a clear competitive advantage.This is a key business and product leadership role, combining strong technological understanding, strategic thinking, customer orientation, and the ability to translate complex market and product needs into clear business opportunities and successful software solutions.

Software Engineer - We are seeking a passionate and talented Software Engineer with a strong interest in the semiconductor manufacturing industry to support our business and drive its growth. As a Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the Engineering team, contributing to the overall success of Nova. Pay Range: $140,000- $160,000 Annually (DOE)Why Nova:Certified Best Places to Work from Great Places to Work between 2022-2026 and Top 30 in our industry category Doubled in revenue from 2020 to 2022Customer focus: We value building strong relationships. You'll be the face of Nova, working closely with customers to understand their needs.Continuous learning: We're passionate about growth. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge metrology tools, participate in industry trainings, and receive ongoing mentorship from experienced engineers. 

Senior Software Engineer (m/f/d) - Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a globally operating company and a leading provider of innovative metrology and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. With around 1,600 employees, 4 research and development centers, and 31 locations worldwide, we deliver valuable insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage a variety of technological disciplines – including physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms – to develop hardware and software solutions that measure virtually every modern computer chip in the world. Nova looks down to the atomic level, gains unique insights through dimensional, material, and chemical metrology, and provides customers with actionable data. This enables us to tackle critical challenges with differentiated solutions. Our exceptional, people-focused, and innovation-driven corporate culture ensures that every individual at Nova has the opportunity to make a real impact and push the boundaries of what is technologically possible.Sentronics Metrology GmbH was recently acquired by Nova and is a leading company in the field of high-precision measurement solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. Based in Mannheim, Sentronics brings over 25 years of experience in developing state-of-the-art metrology systems. The integration of Sentronics is already well underway. Sentronics is now a permanent part of the Nova family and shares the same values: innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. The combination of Nova’s global presence and Sentronics’ advanced technology and expertise create a unique platform for growth and innovation. As part of Nova, Sentronics will fully benefit from the exciting opportunities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry.As a Senior Software Engineer (m/f/d) at Sentronics Metrology, a Nova Company, in Mannheim, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining high-quality distributed software solutions for the semiconductor industry.We are looking for an experienced software engineer with strong expertise in C# and .NET development, a passion for clean code and test-driven development, and a solid understanding of SOLID principles and software design patterns. In addition to hands-on development, you will mentor and support other developers while helping to drive engineering best practices across the team.Please submit your application in English.For questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Senior Software Engineer - What we are looking forWe are looking for a highly skilled T4 Senior Software Engineer to join our multinational team. This role is designed for a technical expert who thrives on designing complex equipment control sequences and solving real-world automation challenges. You will not only build robust software frameworks but also serve as the "technical detective" for critical production-level issues, requiring a blend of deep C# expertise and elite analytical skills.

Senior Optical Engineer - The optics group at Nova is looking for a Optical Engineer to take responsibility for the optics team’s diverse development activities related to high-end, multi-disciplinary optical metrology tools.You’ll be joining the Optics group: The optics group is responsible for the whole optical path of the Nova tools starting from the light sources, through core optical components and to the sensorsThe optical path of Nova tools consists of diverse high-end elements from different optics branches providing state of the art performance at the system levelGroup members are involved in diverse development phases starting from initial research and characterization, through concept design and feasibility study to the final design and qualificationAll team members operate in multi-tasking environment, leading in parallel various research, design, and engineering activities

R&D System Scientist Lead - The system engineering team is a multidisciplinary team of physicists and engineers that lead and define the development of novel technologies and advanced solutions for high standard metrology products all the way from early research stages to full product delivery. These systems combine advanced HW & mechanical design with complex optical systems, electronics, motion and control, algorithmic solutions and SW.We develop metrological products for challenging applications in the semiconductor industry - Demanding accuracy, precision, fast & high-rate measurement operation, all together with the high robustness standards associated with high-volume manufacturing (HVM) production lines of our customers.    The system engineer is required to demonstrate both innovative and critical thinking together with methodological and precise scientific investigation, both broad and in-depth understanding of complex multi-disciplinary systems with strong insight of the physics and algorithms defining its performance.The system engineer is required not only to perform as a technology expert but also hold a firm understanding of the broad view related to the many stake holders - Customer requirements, marketing and business, service challenges and production capabilities. The system engineer defines the technology that will solve the problem, but also how the customer will use it. The system engineer develops the technology but also the delivery plan and method, down to all the last details.We are looking for innovative multidisciplinary experts that have strong insight and scientific thinking that are pro-active team players and push for high standard delivery.

R&D Product Director - What we are looking for:Nova is looking for an R&D Product Director to lead a product line end-to-end from the R&D perspective, driving strategic execution, delivery excellence, and organizational alignment across a complex multidisciplinary environment.As part of this role, you will hold full accountability for the product-line strategic plan, delivery roadmap, financial planning, and execution across multiple projects and platforms. You will directly manage a team of project and program managers and ensure successful delivery of products with the intended performance, on time and within budget.In this role, you will work closely with Product Management, R&D, Engineering, Operations, and additional cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, manage risks, drive organizational decisions, and shape the future product roadmap.This is a unique opportunity for an experienced R&D leader who combines strategic thinking, technical expertise, and strong leadership capabilities with a passion for building high-performing teams and delivering innovative products in a fast-paced technology environment.Requirements:

R&D Application Metrology Scientist - What we are looking for: Nova seeks an R&D Application Metrology Scientist to serve as the technical owner of application development throughout the Product Life Cycle in the Dimensional Metrology Division.As part of this role, you will identify customer process metrology challenges, define application and technology requirements, validate new solutions through Alpha and Beta programs, and ensure new products deliver superior customer value and competitive differentiation.In this role, you will work closely with customers worldwide, Marketing, Product Managers, R&D, and global Applications teams to translate advanced semiconductor process challenges into application requirements, methodologies, and future product capabilities.This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on technical professional who combines deep metrology understanding, strong analytical capabilities, and customer-facing orientation.