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Senior Software Developer - Big data API

@ PDF Solutions

Vancouver, British Columbia

8+ years experience
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Overview

PDF Solutions is hiring a Senior Software Developer for its Big Data API team to build real-time software infrastructure for semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. The role involves designing, coding and maintaining scalable server-side systems, and supervising junior and intermediate engineers. The posting states an in-office, on-site requirement and a salary of CAD $110,000 to $165,000 per year.

Responsibilities:

  • Translate requirements into software designs and contribute to design reviews
  • Build real-time infrastructure and tools in Go, C, C++, Java, Python and others
  • Build and maintain scalable server-side applications for large data volumes
  • Ensure application security and benchmark performance against KPIs
  • Supervise and mentor junior and intermediate engineers

Requirements summary:

  • Five years of experience developing data backend tools and services on databases
  • Proficiency in Go and C
  • 8+ years in C++, Java, C#, Go, Python or Scala
  • Experience leading and mentoring junior team members
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent experience

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Employer posting date
2026-10-29
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2026-10-29
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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience8+ years
Manages peopleYes
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyComputer Science, Engineering

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PDF Solutions

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A leading provider of end-to-end analytics that empowers engineers & data scientists across the semiconductor ecosystem

Full company description

PDF Solutions (NASDAQ: PDFS) offers an end-to-end analytics platform that empowers engineers and data scientists across the semiconductor ecosystem to rapidly improve the yield, quality, and profitability of their products. By combining industry-leading data analytics and professional services with exclusive, differentiated product data generated during the manufacturing process, PDF Solutions is delivering on the promise of Industry 4.0 today by transforming how the ecosystem collects, analyzes, and shares data.

LinkedIn followers
16,259
People associated on LinkedIn
1,123
Reported office locations
  • 2858 De La Cruz Blvd, Santa Clara, California 95050, US
Business categories
  • Information Technology
  • Semiconductor
  • Software
  • Manufacturing
Other recorded names
  • PDF Solutions
Specialties
  • semiconductor
  • electronics
  • big data
  • Industry 4.0
  • manufacturing
  • test operations
  • quality
  • reliability
  • and yield
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Reported total investment
165,744,656

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

PDF Solutions (NASDAQ: PDFS) offers an end-to-end analytics platform that empowers engineers and data scientists across the semiconductor ecosystem to rapidly improve the yield, quality, and profitability of their products. By combining industry-leading data analytics and professional services with exclusive, differentiated product data generated during the manufacturing process, PDF Solutions is delivering on the…

FieldValue
IndustrySoftware Development
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersSanta Clara, California
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1992
Specialtiessemiconductorelectronicsbig dataIndustry 4.0manufacturingtest operationsqualityreliabilityand yield
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Job description
Overview

PDF was recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Small Employers for 2023. This ranking highlights only 300 companies out of 10,000+ that were considered in the Forbes nationwide analysis and PDF solutions ranked 55! The results are based on an employee satisfaction survey as well as a social listening analysis of employee feedback conducted by a Forbes research firm.

JOB OBJECTIVES:

Collect requirements, participate in design reviews and build infrastructure to facilitate the development of real time software solutions for our customers, both for on-prem and in the cloud deployments. These real time solutions are used across the world by leading semiconductor manufacturers, fabless design houses, as well as assembly and test subcontractors. This role could have a huge impact on both the quality of our products used globally, as well as boosting the efficiency of our development/deployment pipeline to deliver solutions faster to our customers.


Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Feature Development: Understand and review requirements, translate them into software designs, and contribute to design reviews.
  • Infrastructure Development: Code in various technologies (including Go, C, C++, C#, Java, and Python) to develop real-time infrastructure and tools.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with application and product management teams to understand future use cases and incorporate changing requirements into updated designs.
  • Big Data: Build and maintain highly scalable, performant server-side applications that efficiently handle large volumes of data.
  • Security: Ensure the security of applications, considering protocols like certificates, encryption, authentication/authorization, SSL, and SSO.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify areas of improvement in deployed infrastructure, deploy updates as needed, and continuously benchmark performance against KPIs.
  • Team Integration: Collaborate closely with fellow developers in a fast-paced, project-focused environment. Develop and manage relationships with remote teams
  • Leadership: Supervise junior and intermediate Software Engineers and provide them with professional development, time management, and code reviews. Be on-site and set a strong example, especially to junior

Qualifications

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Proficiency and experience with Go and the C programming language
  • Five years of experience developing data backend tools and services on top of databases
  • Team Leader, Senior Developer, Project Management, and junior mentorship experience
  • Exposure to code repositories and version control
  • Can quickly integrate into a new work environment and establish the internal network necessary to be productive and work independently
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work with others
  • Eligible to work in Canada and in-office

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or similar education, related engineering degree, and/or proven industry experience
  • Proficiency in Go and C
  • 8+ years of Experience in languages such as C++, Java, C#, Go, Python, and Scala, as well as the required skills as described below
  • Experience leading, managing, and mentoring junior team members
  • Experience with the efficient and performant handling of massive amounts of data from existing SQL and NoSQL databases

Pay Range

CAD $110,000.00 - CAD $165,000.00 /Yr.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Feature Development: Understand and review requirements, translate them into software designs, and contribute to design reviews.
  • Infrastructure Development: Code in various technologies (including Go, C, C++, C#, Java, and Python) to develop real-time infrastructure and tools.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with application and product management teams to understand future use cases and incorporate changing requirements into updated designs.
  • Big Data: Build and maintain highly scalable, performant server-side applications that efficiently handle large volumes of data.
  • Security: Ensure the security of applications, considering protocols like certificates, encryption, authentication/authorization, SSL, and SSO.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify areas of improvement in deployed infrastructure, deploy updates as needed, and continuously benchmark performance against KPIs.
  • Team Integration: Collaborate closely with fellow developers in a fast-paced, project-focused environment. Develop and manage relationships with remote teams
  • Leadership: Supervise junior and intermediate Software Engineers and provide them with professional development, time management, and code reviews. Be on-site and set a strong example, especially to junior

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Proficiency and experience with Go and the C programming language
  • Five years of experience developing data backend tools and services on top of databases
  • Team Leader, Senior Developer, Project Management, and junior mentorship experience
  • Exposure to code repositories and version control
  • Can quickly integrate into a new work environment and establish the internal network necessary to be productive and work independently
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work with others
  • Eligible to work in Canada and in-office

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or similar education, related engineering degree, and/or proven industry experience
  • Proficiency in Go and C
  • 8+ years of Experience in languages such as C++, Java, C#, Go, Python, and Scala, as well as the required skills as described below
  • Experience leading, managing, and mentoring junior team members
  • Experience with the efficient and performant handling of massive amounts of data from existing SQL and NoSQL databases

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