Probe Software Engineer

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide. This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today. We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level. Join us and let’s shape the future of data. The Software Engineer will design, develop, maintain, and enhance software systems supporting wafer test operations across development and manufacturing environments. This position is responsible for tester applications, factory automation interfaces, disposition systems, databases, analytics infrastructure, and integration with manufacturing execution systems (MES). The role requires strong software engineering fundamentals combined with knowledge of semiconductor test environments, production systems, equipment communications, and data-driven process improvement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Design, develop, and maintain software applications, user interfaces, test programs, and automation tools that support manufacturing, engineering, and product development operations. Develop new software capabilities and automated solutions to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, yield, cycle time, and operational productivity. Build and maintain integrations between manufacturing systems, databases, equipment controllers, reporting platforms, and enterprise applications. Design, optimize, and support data infrastructure, including databases, data models, reporting solutions, analytics tools, and data pipelines to enable engineering and business decision-making. Develop low-level hardware and instrumentation interfaces, including equipment communications, data acquisition, device control, and automated measurement systems. Develop and deploy AI/ML-powered applications and intelligent automation solutions to improve defect detection, process monitoring, predictive analytics, root cause analysis, decision-making, and manufacturing productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, and IT teams to support new product introductions, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while working in laboratory and cleanroom environments to evaluate, qualify, and support manufacturing equipment and test systems. BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline. Software development experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, industrial automation, or test engineering environments. Proficiency in C#, C++, Python, SQL, and modern software development practices. Experience with database development and optimization. Experience developing distributed applications, services, APIs, and enterprise integrations. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, debug, and perform root-cause analysis on complex issues involving laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the " Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here . WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 12.21.26 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline. #LI-RR1 Compensation & Be