Senior Software Engineer

**A Day in Your Life at MKS:** We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain C#/.NET desktop applications that support test, measurement, and diagnostic systems. You will build user-facing software that communicates with technical instruments and hardware, automates test workflows, collects and processes data, and presents results to help users evaluate performance and troubleshoot issues. **You Will Make an Impact By**: * Designing and developing Windows desktop applications and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using C#/.NET * Integrating software with instruments, hardware, and test systems to control operations, collect data, and automate testing * Developing data-processing and visualization capabilities that help users interpret results and identify issues * Owning software development from requirements and architecture through testing, deployment, and ongoing support * Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, improve application performance, and deliver reliable software **Skills You Bring:** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of software development experience * Strong proficiency in C#/.NET and experience developing Windows desktop applications * Solid understanding of object-oriented design, software architecture, debugging, and automated testing * Experience developing software that interfaces with hardware, instruments, or automated test systems is highly desirable **Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience with WPF, WinForms, or similar desktop GUI frameworks * Background in test and measurement, scientific instrumentation, image processing, computer vision, optics, or photonics * Experience with APIs, databases, and Agile software development We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time. Compensation and Benefits: Salary Pay Range: $100,000 - $160,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable]. Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.]. MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act for Employers. #LI-EK #LI-Hybrid Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees. MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role