Senior Engineer, Process Engineering | Global R&D Process Engineering Program

As a Senior Engineer, Process Engineering within ASM’s Global R&D Process Engineering Program, you will develop next‑generation semiconductor technologies. For the first 18 to 24 months, you will onboard into a comprehensive development program, combining structured learning with hands‑on work using ASM’s world‑leading semiconductor processing equipment. This phase is designed to accelerate technical depth, process mastery, and integration into ASM’s global R&D community.

Following the initial 18 to 24 months in the Global R&D Process Engineering Program, you will relocate to one of ASM’s state‑of‑the‑art R&D centers in Japan, Korea, or the United States (Arizona) for a permanent role. You will apply the technical depth and process expertise you have developed to advance new technologies at the core of one of ASM’s key business units, working closely with leading scientists, engineers, and product teams to translate innovation into industrial impact.

Take a closer look at the role:

• Work with semiconductor processing equipment to research, develop and optimize unit processes focused on the deposition of metal and dielectric films via ALD, PEALD, Epitaxy, and/or PECVD.
• Develop innovative ideas, staying abreast of state-of-the-art processing applications in the semiconductor industry to be effective.
• Process consulting, including writing technical papers on advanced process applications and Intellectual Property creation.
• Participate in and drive technical problem-solving sessions using the related scientific method and industry tools, such as Ishikawa diagrams.
• Design and conduct experiments, in addition to measuring and interpreting experimental output, aimed at fulfilling stated objectives using Design of Experiments (DOE) and Response Surface Methodology (RSM).
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and is personally and actively engaged in problem via “hands-on” modalities.
• Work directly customers and central marketing to understand and define requirements to successfully execute and document customer demonstrations.
• Develop methods and techniques for integrating metal and/or oxide films into existing and future device technologies.
• Ensure successful product transfer to customer base by performing demonstrations, traveling to support customer sites (up to 10% travel required), and drafting documentation regarding process development, tool operation and maintenance.
• Produce technical papers on process, equipment, and device integration improvement strategies and presents to professional audience.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics
• 0-7+ years of combined education, research, and work experience with:
• Cure, oxidation, ALD, CVD, Epitaxy, PECVD and/or other thin film deposition.
• Materials characterization techniques such as XPS, SIMS, RBS, AFM, XRR, XRD, TEM, SEM and ellipsometry.
• Knowledge of electrical characterization techniques for CMOS devices.
• Application of dielectric and/or metal films for logic and memory structures.
• Training in CFD (computational fluid dynamics), either theoretical or practical is preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical characterization techniques for CMOS devices is preferred

Skills

• Able to independently manage complex process development projects
• Creative problem solving with experience in developing new films for emerging applications and experience in chemistry/materials characterization.
• Understand interplay between hardware design (e.g., chemical reactor design) and operation and process outputs
• Understand of requirements for integration of metals as work function materials and barrier layers in FEOL and BEOL process flows
• Demonstrated ability to develop and completely characterize deposition processes using first principles and experimental design techniques (e.g., DOE, RSM).
• Experience with the theory, practice, and interpretation of materials characterization techniques such as XPS, SIMS, RBS, AFM, XRD, HRTEM, FESEM, Auger, Raman and ellipsometry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to clearly communicate advanced technical constructs

Work location & transfer requirements:

For your first 18-24 months, you’ll complete your training at one of our flagship process development hubs in Leuven (Belgium), in or Helsinki (Finland), Upon completion, you will transfer to one of our Key Product Unit (KPU) Process teams for a permanent role in ASM in either:

• Greater Tokyo, Japan,
• Phoenix, Arizona, US 
• Dongtan Semiconductor Valley, South Korea 

Why join ASM?

• Be part of ASM’s long‑term investment in R&D talent, with a program explicitly designed to accelerate your career through a program designed to develop future technical leaders within the organization.
• Be part of a globally respected, financially strong technology leader in ALD, with a strong, long‑term vision, a values‑driven culture, and a deep legacy of materials discovery and innovation backed by a defensible IP portfolio
• Process Engineering at ASM is rooted in scientific rigor and technical excellence, with original thinking, teamwork, and creation of high‑impact intellectual property driving technology roadmaps and real‑world innovation

Senior Engineer, Process Engineering | Global R&D Process Engineering Program

As a Senior Engineer, Process Engineering within ASM’s Global R&D Process Engineering Program, you will develop next‑generation semiconductor technologies. For the first 18 to 24 months, you will onboard into a comprehensive development program, combining structured learning with hands‑on work using ASM’s world‑leading semiconductor processing equipment. This phase is designed to accelerate technical depth, process mastery, and integration into ASM’s global R&D community.

Following the initial 18 to 24 months in the Global R&D Process Engineering Program, you will relocate to one of ASM’s state‑of‑the‑art R&D centers in Japan, Korea, or the United States (Arizona) for a permanent role. You will apply the technical depth and process expertise you have developed to advance new technologies at the core of one of ASM’s key business units, working closely with leading scientists, engineers, and product teams to translate innovation into industrial impact.

Take a closer look at the role:

• Work with semiconductor processing equipment to research, develop and optimize unit processes focused on the deposition of metal and dielectric films via ALD, PEALD, Epitaxy, and/or PECVD.
• Develop innovative ideas, staying abreast of state-of-the-art processing applications in the semiconductor industry to be effective.
• Process consulting, including writing technical papers on advanced process applications and Intellectual Property creation.
• Participate in and drive technical problem-solving sessions using the related scientific method and industry tools, such as Ishikawa diagrams.
• Design and conduct experiments, in addition to measuring and interpreting experimental output, aimed at fulfilling stated objectives using Design of Experiments (DOE) and Response Surface Methodology (RSM).
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and is personally and actively engaged in problem via “hands-on” modalities.
• Work directly customers and central marketing to understand and define requirements to successfully execute and document customer demonstrations.
• Develop methods and techniques for integrating metal and/or oxide films into existing and future device technologies.
• Ensure successful product transfer to customer base by performing demonstrations, traveling to support customer sites (up to 10% travel required), and drafting documentation regarding process development, tool operation and maintenance.
• Produce technical papers on process, equipment, and device integration improvement strategies and presents to professional audience.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics
• 0-7+ years of combined education, research, and work experience with:
• Cure, oxidation, ALD, CVD, Epitaxy, PECVD and/or other thin film deposition.
• Materials characterization techniques such as XPS, SIMS, RBS, AFM, XRR, XRD, TEM, SEM and ellipsometry.
• Knowledge of electrical characterization techniques for CMOS devices.
• Application of dielectric and/or metal films for logic and memory structures.
• Training in CFD (computational fluid dynamics), either theoretical or practical is preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical characterization techniques for CMOS devices is preferred

Skills

• Able to independently manage complex process development projects
• Creative problem solving with experience in developing new films for emerging applications and experience in chemistry/materials characterization.
• Understand interplay between hardware design (e.g., chemical reactor design) and operation and process outputs
• Understand of requirements for integration of metals as work function materials and barrier layers in FEOL and BEOL process flows
• Demonstrated ability to develop and completely characterize deposition processes using first principles and experimental design techniques (e.g., DOE, RSM).
• Experience with the theory, practice, and interpretation of materials characterization techniques such as XPS, SIMS, RBS, AFM, XRD, HRTEM, FESEM, Auger, Raman and ellipsometry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to clearly communicate advanced technical constructs

Work location & transfer requirements:

For your first 18-24 months, you’ll complete your training at one of our flagship process development hubs in Leuven (Belgium), in or Helsinki (Finland), Upon completion, you will transfer to one of our Key Product Unit (KPU) Process teams for a permanent role in ASM in either:

• Greater Tokyo, Japan,
• Phoenix, Arizona, US 
• Dongtan Semiconductor Valley, South Korea 

Why join ASM?

• Be part of ASM’s long‑term investment in R&D talent, with a program explicitly designed to accelerate your career through a program designed to develop future technical leaders within the organization.
• Be part of a globally respected, financially strong technology leader in ALD, with a strong, long‑term vision, a values‑driven culture, and a deep legacy of materials discovery and innovation backed by a defensible IP portfolio
• Process Engineering at ASM is rooted in scientific rigor and technical excellence, with original thinking, teamwork, and creation of high‑impact intellectual property driving technology roadmaps and real‑world innovation

ASM is a leading, global supplier of semiconductor process equipment for wafer processing. We deliver innovative technology solutions to the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers.  We are a dynamic, fast-growing company and provide groundbreaking solutions that are helping to make semiconductor devices smaller, faster, and more powerful. We are true innovators! As a truly global organization, we bring together the best brains in the world, where everyone can be authentic and embrace each other’s differences – to create new, exciting breakthroughs. By investing in our growth, building a diverse product portfolio, and employing the best and brightest – we will continue to be ahead of what’s next.

We are looking for a talented individual to join our Corporate Research & Development Team in Leuven, Belgium. In the role of Senior Process Engineer we want you to learn, grow, and bring in your unique set of skills to develop groundbreaking innovations in the field of Epitaxy. You will work alongside your colleagues, putting your expertise in chemistry, material science and process engineering into action in order to innovate: From idea creation to integrated process flows, enabling us to make a difference to and create value for our internal and external customers. Besides technical excellence, we are looking for people who share our values, help each other, and communicate clearly across teams and organizations. Your effort today will define the world of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Work with semiconductor processing equipment to research, develop and optimize processes focused on the deposition of Si and SiGe based materials via Epitaxy
• Conduct experiments, measurements and drive conclusions out of complex experimental data sets

Develop innovative ideas, staying abreast of state-of-the-art processing applications in the semiconductor industry to be effective

• Work hands-on with state-of-the-art semiconductor process equipment and optimize processes alongside the hardware for maximum efficiency
• Communicate effectively with other ASM and customers R&D teams to understand and define requirements in order to successfully execute projects and demonstrations
• Ensure successful product transfers to customers by performing demonstrations, knowledge transfer, and traveling when needed to support other ASM sites

We could be a great match for each other if you have:

• PhD degree in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science, preferably with a thesis related to the semiconductor (or adjacent industries)
• Prior experience with epitaxy techniques (e.g., RPCVD, MOCVD, MBE) and their characterization methods (e.g., AFM, XRD, TEM, SIMS, electrical characterization and ellipsometry)
• Prior Knowledge of group IV epitaxy is a plus (e.g., Si, Ge, SiGe)
• Demonstrated understanding of semiconductor physics, processing equipment technology, and/or advanced chemistries
• A curious mindset, able to synthesize the complex and drive pragmatic solutions forward
• The ability to plan, execute and communicate projects from beginning to end and across stakeholders
• The passion and drive to take charge of your career, grabbing professional and personal development opportunities with both hands

Why you should think about joining ASM?

For those who want to apply their expertise in a high tech, international company, you are at the right place. Within the business unit you will experience an open minded culture where we act with integrity, compassion and respect. You will also have the freedom to work creatively and take ownership.

Here’s what we have to offer in return:

• A competitive salary according in line with your experience
• A performance based bonus
• ASM offers a diverse working environment amongst the brightest minds from around the world
• A pension scheme and private health insurances and meal vouchers
• Continuous support in your growth and education
• A fantastic team environment (if we do say so ourselves) where you will feel included and empowered

Join ASM as a Technician II, Equipment Engineering and become a key contributor at the forefront of semiconductor innovation! In this hands‑on, technology‑rich role, you’ll work directly with our advanced thermal and plasma ALD systems, ensuring the tools that enable next‑generation chip manufacturing perform at their best every day. You’ll be part of an expert R&D and engineering environment - digging into complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and vacuum systems; troubleshooting precision tools; and supporting engineers on high‑impact hardware and process challenges. Whether you’re investigating alarms, performing preventive maintenance, helping install new equipment, or driving root‑cause analysis, your work directly supports ASM’s reputation for world‑class reliability and performance.

If you love solving problems, working with sophisticated high‑tech equipment, and contributing to innovations that power phones, cars, data centers, and more, this role puts you at the heart of it. You’ll grow your skills, collaborate with highly skilled engineers, and make a measurable impact on technology used around the world - all while learning from the best in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on thermal and plasma ALD equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and vacuum‑related issues on R&D tools.
• Assist equipment and process engineers in resolving hardware and process-related problems.
• Conduct basic root cause analysis and implement corrective actions under engineer guidance.
• Support installation, modification, and qualification of new equipment and facility upgrades.
• Monitor tool status, alarms, and performance; escalate issues appropriately.
• Assist in spare parts, consumables, and chemical inventory management.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, tool status, and repair actions.
• Follow all required cleanroom, safety, and chemical handling protocols.

Skills & Qualifications

Ideally, we’re looking for someone with:

• Bachelor’s degree in electronics, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, automation, chemical engineering or a related field.
• 1+ years of hands‑on experience working with complex equipment, high‑precision tools, or automation systems.
• Basic understanding of vacuum systems, pumps, gas lines, heaters, valves, and related mechanical assemblies.
• Experience working with chemicals or in a semiconductor cleanroom is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with thin‑film deposition techniques (ALD, PECVD) is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication skills and fluency in English (written and verbal).

Join ASM as a Engineer II, Equipment Engineering and become a key contributor at the forefront of semiconductor innovation! In this hands‑on, technology‑rich role, you’ll work directly with our advanced thermal and plasma ALD systems, ensuring the tools that enable next‑generation chip manufacturing perform at their best every day. You’ll be part of an expert R&D and engineering environment - digging into complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and vacuum systems; troubleshooting precision tools; and supporting engineers on high‑impact hardware and process challenges. Whether you’re investigating alarms, performing preventive maintenance, helping install new equipment, or driving root‑cause analysis, your work directly supports ASM’s reputation for world‑class reliability and performance.

If you love solving problems, working with sophisticated high‑tech equipment, and contributing to innovations that power phones, cars, data centers, and more, this role puts you at the heart of it. You’ll grow your skills, collaborate with highly skilled engineers, and make a measurable impact on technology used around the world - all while learning from the best in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of thermal and plasma ALD equipment
• Collaborate with Process Engineers to resolve hardware and process related issues
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective solutions for equipment failures
• Support the installation and qualification of new equipment and facility upgrades
• Assist in spare parts and chemical inventory management
• Document completed work with clear and concise technical reporting
• Ensure compliance with safety and clean room protocols

Skills

We are looking for someone who has the following knowledge and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of engineering or science with +1 years of relevant experience
• Understanding of vacuum technology and mechanical systems (e.g., gas lines, heaters, pumps)
• Experience working with chemicals is a plus
• Familiarity with thin film deposition techniques such as ALD and PECVD is a plus
• Awareness of safety measures of working in semiconductor environment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and process flow diagrams
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English is required

Who We Are

At Platform Science, we’re working to connect everything that moves.

Founded in 2015, we are an open IoT platform that partners with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals across the globe.

Our employees are an engaging, diverse group of people who believe in the power of great ideas. We hire people with different experiences and perspectives to build a company culture that fuels growth through innovation.

We value thoughtful actions and empathy for others. We approach challenges with resiliency and creativity, while encouraging transparency because, no matter our backgrounds or responsibilities, we are one team.

About the Role

Platform Science is looking for a Medior Software Engineer for their Core Product Development team in Leuven, Belgium. In this role, you will be involved as a full stack developer in the Design & Development of Video Intelligence solutions, and will also work on integrating with and enhancing the various other software products developed by Platform Science - EU. This is a highly collaborative position where you will coordinate implementation with feature development teams in Brazil and the US. This is a full-time position.

You report to the Software Development Manager.

The place of work is located at Leuven, Belgium - Hybrid/Remote.

Essential Responsibilities

• You participate in the complete product development cycle starting from analysis, architecture, design, coding, unit integration and system testing of software.

• You implement the solution and coordinate with the feature development teams in Brazil and the US.

• You provide ongoing sustaining support to the product, addressing end to end feature enhancements.

• You review and work with others (Product Management, Technical Architects, Development Engineers, Software Development Manager) to confirm and track feature requirements through to delivery.

• You are a member of an agile development team (Scrum methodology) and participate in the planning and execution of work items.

Experience

Required experience

• 4-6 years of total experience in software development.

• Strong proficiency with the Node.js ecosystem (including ExpressJS).

• Strong experience in modern front-end development with React (including Redux).

• Experience with NoSQL Databases like MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and Redis/Memcached.

• Experience with AWS Services (AWS SDK, S3, Lambda, EC2, EKS) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Terraform).

• Experience with FFmpeg (fluent-ffmpeg) for video transcoding and processing.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Kafka and RabbitMQ/AMQP messaging systems.

• Knowledge of other technologies like Kotlin, Python, Angular TS, or React Native.

• Familiarity with hardware streams (e.g., Streamax, N9M protocol).

Traits of a successful candidate

• Passion and willingness to learn new technologies.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Self-starter, Ability to work well in a small, international team with good communication skills.

• You are a strong team player but are able to work independently.

• You are dedicated to delivering high quality and performant solutions.

• You are eager to learn new things, you take ownership and want to get things done.

Educational requirement: Equivalent experience is accepted.

The company offers various benefits to regular, full-time employees including:

• Monthly meal vouchers (Edenred) 

• Home Working Allowance

• Internet Allowance

• Representation Allowance

• Ecocheques (Edenred) - EUR 250

• Medical Insurance (DKV)

• Pension & Life Insurance (Baloise)

• Car expense Allowance

Wie Wij Zijn

Bij Platform Science werken we aan het verbinden van alles wat beweegt. Opgericht in 2015, zijn we een open IoT-platform dat samenwerkt met innovatieve wagenparken, applicatieontwikkelaars, voertuigfabrikanten en leveranciers van apparatuur in de transportsector om revolutionaire oplossingen te leveren aan professionals in de supply chain over de hele wereld.

Onze medewerkers vormen een betrokken, diverse groep mensen die geloven in de kracht van geweldige ideeën. We nemen mensen met verschillende ervaringen en perspectieven aan om een bedrijfscultuur op te bouwen die groei stimuleert door innovatie.

We waarderen doordachte acties en empathie voor anderen. We benaderen uitdagingen met veerkracht en creativiteit, terwijl we transparantie aanmoedigen, want ongeacht onze achtergrond of verantwoordelijkheden, we zijn één team.

Over de functie

Platform Science is op zoek naar een Medior Software Engineer voor hun Core Product Development team in Leuven, België. In deze rol bent u betrokken als een full stack ontwikkelaar bij het Ontwerp & de Ontwikkeling van Video Intelligence oplossingen, en werkt u ook aan de integratie met en verbetering van de diverse andere softwareproducten die ontwikkeld zijn door Platform Science - EU. Dit is een zeer collaboratieve functie waarbij u de implementatie coördineert met functiespecifieke ontwikkelingsteams in Brazilië en de VS. Dit is een fulltime functie.

U rapporteert aan de Software Development Manager.

De plaats van tewerkstelling is gevestigd te Leuven, België - Hybride.

Essentiële verantwoordelijkheden

• U neemt deel aan de volledige productontwikkelingscyclus, beginnend bij analyse, architectuur, ontwerp, codering, unit integratie en systeemtesten van software.

• U implementeert de oplossing en coördineert met de feature development teams in Brazilië en de VS.

• U biedt voortdurende ondersteuning aan het product en richt zich op end-to-end featureverbeteringen.

• U overlegt en werkt samen met anderen (Product Management, Technische Architecten, Ontwikkelingsingenieurs, Software Development Manager) om featurevereisten te bevestigen en op te volgen tot de oplevering.

• U bent lid van een agile ontwikkelingsteam (Scrum methodologie) en neemt deel aan de planning en uitvoering van werkitems.

Ervaring

Vereiste ervaring

• 4-6 jaar totale ervaring in softwareontwikkeling.

• Sterke vaardigheid met het Node.js ecosysteem (inclusief ExpressJS).

• Ruime ervaring in moderne front-end ontwikkeling met React (inclusief Redux).

• Ervaring met NoSQL Databases zoals MongoDB, Elasticsearch en Redis/Memcached.

• Ervaring met AWS Services (AWS SDK, S3, Lambda, EC2, EKS) en containerorkestratie (Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Terraform).

• Ervaring met FFmpeg (fluent-ffmpeg) voor videotranscodering en -verwerking.

• Uitstekende mondelinge en schriftelijke communicatievaardigheden.

Prettige extra's

• Ervaring met Kafka en RabbitMQ/AMQP messaging systemen.

• Kennis van andere technologieën zoals Kotlin, Python, Angular TS, of React Native.

• Vertrouwdheid met hardwarestreams (bv. Streamax, N9M protocol).

Kenmerken van een succesvolle kandidaat

• Passie en bereidheid om nieuwe technologieën te leren.

• Sterke analytische en probleemoplossende vaardigheden.

• Zelfstarter, vermogen om goed te functioneren in een klein, internationaal team met goede communicatieve vaardigheden.

• U bent een sterke teamspeler, maar kunt ook zelfstandig werken.

• U bent toegewijd aan het leveren van hoogwaardige en performante oplossingen.

• U bent leergierig, neemt eigenaarschap en wilt dingen gedaan krijgen.

Opleidingsvereiste: Gelijkwaardige ervaring wordt geaccepteerd.

Het bedrijf biedt diverse voordelen aan vaste, fulltime medewerkers, waaronder:

• Maandelijkse maaltijdcheques (Edenred) - € 250

• Thuiswerkvergoeding

• Internetvergoeding

• Ecocheques (Edenred) - € 250

• DKV (Hospitalisatieverzekering)

• Baloise (Pensioen & Levensverzekering)

• Autokostenvergoeding 

Job Title: Hardware Design Engineer

Reports to: Director of Hardware Engineering

Department: Engineering

💼 About the role

We’re seeking an experienced hardware design engineer to expand our cryptographic hardware IP team. You would be joining a mature design team with a proven track record of delivering market leading cryptographic IP, your role would expose you to the latest cryptographic standards and allow you to develop for the latest technologies.

We hope that you have at least 5 years of experience working on hardware design of complex IPs targeted at deployment on latest generation FPGAs, preferably with some experience working with cryptographic and security IPs.

 We have been established since 2018, so you would be directly working with the founders and inventors of this deep tech startup. The technology is already a couple of years in the making, its feasibility having been established, funding secured, and it has a clear path to market. This is a great opportunity for career progression and to get a head start in a rapidly expanding segment of the technology industry.

⚒️ What you’ll be doing

• Design and implementation of hardware IP blocks and subsystems.
• Tailoring implementations to FPGAs
• Working with verification engineers to create verification and test plans.
• Creation of reliable, reusable and excellently structured hardware design flows.
• Providing feedback to architects on feasibility of implementation and specification quality.
• Ensuring clean lint and implementation reports for IP blocks and subsystems.

🎯 Required Skills And Qualifications

• A commitment to high quality engineering in all areas of their work, including advocating for the best long-term solutions over the easiest or quickest.
• Optimising designs for both area and performance in FPGA technologies.  
• Experience building hardware IP blocks from scratch, and owning the process from initial specification through to customer delivery.
• Confidence bringing up a design using a basic “designers testbench”.
• Experience with standard commercial EDA Design tooling flows.
• Knowledge of common bus protocols (e.g. AMBA AXI4, AHB).
• Experience building and simulating hardware/software co-designs.
• Confidence in debugging RTL simulations issues.
• Degree or equivalent in Electronics/Computer Science or other related discipline.

🖥️ Specific Technologies You Are Confident Using

• FPGA and emulation experience. We use Xilinx FPGAs extensively for prototyping and hardware/firmware co-development.
• Logical IP design using SystemVerilog.
• Version control using Git.
• Writing System and subsystem level tests in C, using CMake as a build system.
• Confidence using tools like Bash, TCL, CMake and Makefiles safely and sensibly.

👍 Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Python scripting for flows and automation 
• Experience debugging gate level simulations.
• Knowledge of Industry standard SoC Security Architectures
• Knowledge of tamper resistance and/or power side-channel security countermeasures.
• Experience using Gitlab CI, or otherwise principles of continuous integration and testing.

🏆 Some of the perks of working with us:

• Unparalleled opportunities to learn and accelerated career development.
• A collaborative, team environment with people who truly love what they do.
• Competitive salary and share option scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working, and a working from home budget.
• Private health insurance for yourself and your family.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and two wellness weeks).
• 50% gym membership discount.
• The chance to work with a spirited, smart, and friendly team!

Interested? Apply today to be part of the future of secure hardware! 🚀

About the Role: 

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help develop transformative solutions for our most strategic accounts, starting with our Global Defense and Security customers. In this role, you will work directly with key partners, acting as a senior technical contributor and hands-on builder within a collaborative engineering team. Your mission will be to tackle complex, mission-critical customer challenges by building high-impact software solutions.

You will have a high degree of autonomy to design and build what is needed, turning ambiguous requirements into functional and reliable software. Your work will directly contribute to delivering on critical customer commitments and will help inform future product development. This role is ideal for an individual contributor who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys taking ownership of complex technical problems from design to delivery.

This is a full-time, remote position based in the Netherlands or Belgium with up to 50% time onsite with the customer. If located near the office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.

Impact You’ll Own:

• Contribute to the full development lifecycle: from discovery and decomposition to designing, building, and deploying bespoke solutions for customer challenges.
• Design and develop robust, full-stack software, including front-end, back-end, data integration, cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Work directly with customers to understand their operational challenges and translate them into clear technical requirements.
• Identify reusable patterns in customer solutions to inform broader platform development.
• Leverage the latest AI tooling and an AI-first mindset to drive rapid iteration, deliver value quickly, and adapt to evolving requirements with a bias for action.
• Mentor other engineers, contribute to code reviews, and help foster a collaborative team environment.
• Deliver critical commitments on time, understanding their direct impact on customer relationships and business objectives.

What You Bring:

• 6+ years of relevant work experience in software engineering or in an equivalent technical role.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with geospatial software development and concepts (e.g., Rasterio, Fiona, Shapely, OpenLayers, GDAL).
• AWS or GCP experience.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Excellent knowledge of software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, and testing methodologies.
• Excellent customer engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience with fast, iterative development cycles and an ability to adapt to shifting requirements.
• Willingness to travel 30-50% to customer sites within the region.
• Have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Experience with JavaScript, Java, Go or C#

Application Deadline:

July 8, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time)

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off 
• Employee Wellness Program 
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity 
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

#LI-REMOTE

Hardware Verification Engineer

Reports to: Lead Hardware Verification Engineer

Department: Engineering

Please note we can hire you in the following locations; UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, Netherlands, Spain. 

If you are not based in one of these countries then we are unable to move forward with your application. 

💼 About the role

We’re seeking a Hardware Verification Engineer who thrives on solving hard problems, building tools that make life easier for others, and driving verification with both rigor and creativity. This is not a checkbox role — we want someone who is hands-on, curious, and motivated to go beyond the obvious.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, cryptography, and secure product development, with a focus on delivering secure, high-performance, and efficient products.

We have been established since 2018, so you would be directly working with the founders and inventors of this deep tech startup. The technology is already a couple of years in the making, its feasibility having been established, funding secured, and it has a clear path to market. This is a great opportunity for career progression and to get a head start in a rapidly expanding segment of the technology industry.

⚒️ What you’ll be doing

You'll be a part of a team verifying security-critical designs where thoroughness is everything. On a daily basis, you will:

• Build and extend UVM testbenches to verify cryptographic IPs and subsystems.
• Develop Python-based tools and automation to improve verification productivity.
• Use formal verification creatively, writing properties beyond canned apps to prove tricky scenarios.
• Debug at every level - from low-level waveforms to algorithmic mismatches.
• Collaborate with design, software, and architecture teams to ensure real-world use cases are covered.
• Approach designs with a "break it to make it" mindset, thinking like an attacher to expose weaknesses.

Key Job Functions

Beyond hands-on verification, you will also:

• Influence and define methodologies and strategies for design verification.
• Develop testbench architectures using UVM and formal-based approaches.
• Define verification plans, functional coverage models, and test strategies for block and subsystem verification.
• Lead verification at IP or SoC level, including effort estimation, scheduling, task assignment, and reporting progress to management.
• Drive coverage closure and sign-off quality across complex designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and help raise the team’s overall capability.

🎯 Required Skills And Qualifications

Preferred:

• Strong background in UVM-based verification at IP and subsystem levels.
• Proficiency in Python for tool development and automations.
• Practical formal verification experience, beyond app-based use.
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms (AES, SHA< ECC, etc.) and hardware/software security concepts.
• Software-oriented thinking (C/C++ or scripting languages) for HW/SW co-verification.
• Demonstrated leadership in planning and executing verification projects.
• Self-driven, resourceful, and persistent when solving tough technical challenges.
• Excellent debugging and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail.

🏆 Some of the perks of working with us:

• Unparalleled opportunities to learn and accelerated career development.
• A collaborative, team environment with people who truly love what they do.
• Competitive salary and share option scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working, and a working from home budget.
• Private health insurance for yourself and your family.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and two wellness weeks).
• 50% gym membership discount.
• The chance to work with a spirited, smart, and friendly team!

Interested? Apply today to be part of the future of secure hardware! 🚀