Sr. Vision Software Engineer - San Diego, CA, United States
Originally posted 30 March 2026 by the employer.
Develop machine vision solutions for automated test handlers using C++, C#, Python, and OpenCV.
About the role
This role designs, develops, and deploys machine vision software used for device alignment, identification, inspection, and defect detection in high-throughput semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The work focuses on vision solutions for automated test handlers and inspection equipment, integrating industrial cameras, lenses, LED illumination, and lasers.
What you'll do
- Contribute to design, testing, and integration across the full project lifecycle to deliver production-ready vision capabilities. - Research and develop computer vision for 2D/3D imaging, camera calibration, object detection, image processing, segmentation, metrology, alignment, and identification. - Design, implement, and deploy full-stack machine vision and machine learning solutions using C++, C#, and Python. - Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering teams to integrate and validate vision solutions. - Provide production support for the test floor and manufacturing by troubleshooting vision issues, analyzing logs and images, and implementing corrective improvements. - Interface with customers and sales on projects as required.
What you'll need
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Science. - 5+ years of experience developing machine vision software in industrial environments. - 5+ years of C++/C#/.NET Windows desktop development (WPF). - Hands-on integration experience with vision hardware, including industrial cameras, lenses, and illumination. - Strong C++ and/or C#/.NET skills using Visual Studio with Git-based source control. - Practical experience developing machine vision and image-processing algorithms (e.g., OpenCV or similar libraries) applying object-oriented design across the full software development lifecycle.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Engineering or Science. - Experience with TensorFlow or similar machine learning frameworks. - Experience with 2D/3D imaging, camera calibration, optics/lighting, and UML. - Experience delivering production diagnostics and support in a factory environment.
Skills: computer vision, 2D/3D imaging, object detection, image processing, machine learning
This role has been open 209 days — well above the 53-day median for Software Engineering Semiconductor roles.
Software Engineering Semiconductor · AI EDA Design
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Open roles in category
103
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Median days open
53 d
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Median salary
$193k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Cohu | All employers we track in this specialty (103 roles · 32 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 1 | 103 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 13 | 6250 · 144 employers |
| Median days open | 209 d | 53 d (+156 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $193k |
Skills observed across this category: computer vision, 2D/3D imaging, object detection, image processing, machine learning
Who's hiring in this category
- KLA Corporation · 14 open roles · median 45 d
- Micron Technology · 12 open roles · median 45 d
- Applied Materials · 11 open roles · median 68 d
- Lam Research · 8 open roles · median 30 d
- Cadence Design Systems · 7 open roles · median 28 d
- Etched · 6 open roles · median 10 d
How we counted: 103 open Software Engineering Semiconductor (AI EDA Design) roles from 32 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 26 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.
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