Nova SW group is looking for a strong backend software developer to join our team and work on complex, high-performance software systems in a highly technical environment.

In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team developing backend and server-side software that interacts closely with hardware components such as motion controllers, sensors, cameras, and embedded or field devices. The work involves deep technical challenges, system-level thinking, and close collaboration across engineering, product, and quality teams.

This role is ideal for a backend engineer with strong analytical thinking, solid object-oriented design skills, and a genuine passion for building robust, scalable systems at the intersection of software and hardware.

What you will be doing:

• Design and develop backend and server-side software components
• Implement complex software features end-to-end, meeting high quality and reliability standards
• Contribute to system architecture, technical design, and key engineering decisions
• Investigate and resolve production-level issues using strong debugging and analytical skills
• Work closely with developers, QA, Product, and other cross-functional stakeholders
• Take ownership of tasks, deliver independently, and help drive engineering excellence and best practices

Requirements

• Proven experience in implementing complex software systems, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• 3+ years of backend and server-side development experience
• Strong experience in Object-Oriented Programming, primarily in Java or C#
• B.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Ability to work as a team player while also taking full ownership and working independently
• Genuine passion for technology and problem-solving
• Experience developing software that interfaces with hardware components such as motion control systems, sensors, cameras, or similar devices
• Experience with agentic coding and LLM developer tooling - Advantages
• Experience working in Agile development environments - Advantages
• Experience with web technologies - Advantages
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Python - Advantages
• Availability to travel abroad for short periods, if needed

Get to know us better:

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.

With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Join us if you are

A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]