Director, Software Engineering

Role Overview

As Director of Software Engineering, you will lead ASM’s global software engineering strategy and execution across multiple product lines and technology platforms. You will be responsible for shaping the future of semiconductor equipment software, driving innovation, and enabling scalable, high-performance solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

This role requires a visionary leader who can align software development with business goals, foster cross-functional collaboration, and build high-performing teams across geographies. You will play a critical role in ASM’s transformation into a software-driven organization, ensuring our products remain competitive and future-ready.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the global software engineering strategy aligned with ASM’s business objectives.

• Develop and maintain a multi-year software roadmap across product lines and technology platforms.

• Champion software innovation and architectural excellence to support long-term scalability and performance.

Organizational Development

• Build and lead a world-class software engineering organization across multiple global sites.

• Mentor and develop senior engineering leaders and managers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

• Drive talent acquisition, retention, and career development strategies to support organizational growth.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Management, Hardware Engineering, Process Engineering, and Quality teams to deliver integrated solutions.

• Ensure alignment between software development and customer requirements, market trends, and business priorities.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve development velocity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee execution of multiple concurrent software programs, ensuring timely delivery and high quality.

• Implement best practices in software lifecycle management, including CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile methodologies.

• Establish and monitor KPIs for software performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Technology Leadership

• Guide software architecture decisions to support modularity, reuse, and future extensibility.

• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decisions.

• Promote a data-driven approach to decision-making and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 8 years in leadership roles.

• Proven track record of leading large-scale software organizations and delivering complex products.

• Strong background in C++ and modern software development practices.

• Experience with software architecture, release planning, and baseline management.

• Demonstrated ability to lead globally distributed teams and manage cross-functional initiatives.

• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the semiconductor capital equipment industry.

• Familiarity with technologies such as ALD, PECVD, epitaxy, and vertical furnaces.

• Experience in fast-paced, customer-driven environments.

• Proficiency with tools like Jira, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong understanding of software quality assurance and regulatory compliance.