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.

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education, qualifications, certifications, and experience, (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job, (3) performance, contribution and results, (4) geographic location, (5) shift, (6) internal and external equity, and (7) business and organizational needs.; The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.; If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.; You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to WD's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.; We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time, paid sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life, accident and disability insurance, tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts, employee assistance program, other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, tuition reimbursement, transit, the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.; Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.