Engineer II, Software Engineering

Company: ASM
Location: Japan > Kawasaki
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Posted: Aug 19, 2026
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ASM, a semiconductor equipment leader enabling 5G, AI, and autonomous driving, is hiring an Engineer II in Kawasaki, Japan. The role involves developing application software, device drivers, and communication software using C, C++, and/or C#. Requires 5+ years of software development experience, fluent Japanese, and business-level English; semiconductor or FPD industry experience and fieldbus knowledge are preferred.

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. ​

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop application software, device drivers for hardware control, and communication software for customers’ host systems.
  • Define development specifications and create required engineering documents.
  • Investigate faults, defects, and bugs occurring at customer sites or manufacturing sites, and propose fixes and functional improvements.
  • Review customer requests and specifications, and propose appropriate technical solutions.

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong software engineering knowledge with programming experience in C, C++, and/or C#.
  • Language Requirements: Japanese: Fluent , English: Business level

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience as a project leader or project manager.
  • Experience in the semiconductor or FPD (Flat Panel Display) industry.
  • Knowledge of fieldbus technologies such as DeviceNet or EtherCAT.

Apply today to be part of what’s next.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About the Company

Name: ASM
Location: Almere, Netherlands
Website: https://www.asm.com

A materials discovery company advancing progress through the art of atomic layering. For nearly 60 years, materials innovation has been at the core of everything we do. We explore atoms, so others can explore space, forge energy's future, discover a cure, and engineer intelligence. From deposition to surface modification, we enable the functional layers that define performance, power, and reliability across modern devices.

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