Principal Software Development Engineer

Principal Software Development Engineer

As a Principal Software Development Engineer at D-SIMLAB Technologies, you will play a key role in designing, developing, deploying, and enhancing innovative software solutions for world-leading semiconductor manufacturers.

This is a senior technical and client-facing role that goes beyond software development. You will take ownership of critical software components, contribute to software architecture and technical decisions, provide technical guidance to the engineering team, and work closely with customers to understand and solve complex challenges in semiconductor manufacturing.

A strong interest in the semiconductor industry, manufacturing processes, and smart manufacturing technologies is highly valued for this role. The successful candidate should be eager to understand how semiconductor manufacturing operations work and how software, simulation, data, and Digital Twin technologies can be applied to improve manufacturing efficiency and decision-making.

About D-SIMLAB Technologies

D-SIMLAB Technologies is a leading provider of Digital Twin Solutions for Semiconductor Manufacturing.

Our solutions help semiconductor manufacturers understand, simulate, optimize, and improve complex manufacturing operations through advanced simulation, data analytics, and Digital Twin technologies.

D-SIMLAB Technologies has offices in Singapore, Germany, and China, and is expanding its operations into Malaysia. Penang has been selected as the location for our Malaysian operations due to its strong concentration of high-tech manufacturing and semiconductor industries.

The successful candidate will support existing customers in Malaysia and may be required to travel within the region for customer engagements and software implementation projects.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work closely with leading semiconductor manufacturers and gain deep exposure to semiconductor manufacturing operations, production systems, simulation, optimization, and Digital Twin technologies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Software Product Development, Deployment and Delivery

• Lead and participate in the development, deployment, and delivery of D-SIMLAB's software products at semiconductor manufacturing sites.
• Work closely with Software Engineers, Data Scientists, and domain experts to deliver robust and scalable software solutions.
• Take ownership of technical deliverables and ensure projects are completed to a high standard and within agreed timelines.
• Work directly with global semiconductor customers to understand their technical and operational requirements.

2. Software Architecture and Product Enhancement

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance, and maintainable software components.
• Contribute to software architecture, technical design, and key engineering decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement of existing products, including data visualization, algorithms, system performance, and user experience.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and technical design through implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Explore and adopt new technologies that can improve software capabilities and support semiconductor manufacturing applications.

3. Semiconductor Manufacturing Solutions

• Develop a strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and operational challenges.
• Translate semiconductor manufacturing requirements into effective software solutions.
• Work with customers to understand production processes, operational constraints, and business objectives.
• Apply software engineering, simulation, data analytics, and optimization techniques to address complex manufacturing problems.
• Continuously develop domain knowledge in semiconductor manufacturing and emerging smart manufacturing technologies.

4. Client Consultation and Technical Support

• Act as a senior technical point of contact for semiconductor customers during software implementation and deployment projects.
• Provide technical consultation and recommendations to help customers implement and optimize D-SIMLAB's solutions within their manufacturing operations.
• Lead technical discussions with clients and translate operational requirements into practical software solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and work with internal teams to resolve problems effectively.
• Build strong and professional relationships with customers and stakeholders.

5. Technical Leadership and Mentoring

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Software Engineers and junior team members.
• Conduct code reviews and promote best practices in software development, architecture, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to engineering standards and development processes.
• Support the team in solving complex technical and domain-related challenges.

Candidate Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

Semiconductor Industry Knowledge & Interest

• Strong interest in the semiconductor industry and semiconductor manufacturing.
• Good understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, production operations, or manufacturing systems is highly desirable.
• Candidates with previous experience working in the semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, automation, industrial engineering, manufacturing systems, or related industries are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Experience working with semiconductor manufacturing customers, fabs, production systems, manufacturing execution systems (MES), scheduling, simulation, optimization, or factory automation will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn complex semiconductor manufacturing processes and translate domain requirements into software solutions.
• Passion for applying technology to solve real-world manufacturing and operational challenges.

Technical Skills

• Strong and proven experience in C#, .NET, and SQL.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, algorithms, and data structures.
• Solid experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience with Agile methodologies and version control systems.
• Strong experience designing and developing scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software systems.
• Experience with data visualization frameworks and tools.
• Experience in system integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Experience with simulation, optimization, data analytics, or manufacturing-related software is an advantage.

Work Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in software development or a related engineering role.
• Proven experience designing and developing complex software applications and systems.
• Demonstrated experience taking ownership of major software components or technical projects.
• Experience working directly with clients or stakeholders in a technical consulting, implementation, or solution delivery environment is highly desirable.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical leadership to other software engineers is an advantage.
• Experience working in the semiconductor or advanced manufacturing industry is strongly preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex technical and manufacturing problems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong client-facing and consulting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive projects to completion.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural and international environment.
• Curious and willing to continuously learn new technologies and develop semiconductor industry knowledge.

Adaptability and Willingness to Travel

• Willingness to travel internationally and work on projects at semiconductor manufacturing sites.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new environments and work effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to work closely with customers and project teams to meet project objectives and deadlines.

Career Growth

This role offers opportunities to grow beyond traditional software development into areas such as:

• Technical Leadership
• Software Architecture
• Solution Architecture
• Semiconductor Manufacturing Solutions
• Digital Twin Technology
• Technical Consulting
• Project Leadership

You will gain significant exposure to semiconductor manufacturing, Digital Twin technologies, simulation, optimization, and advanced manufacturing systems, while working with international clients and multidisciplinary teams.

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