Location: Chennai, India

Work Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 3 15 Years

Industry: Information technology (IT)

About The Client

We are hiring on behalf of our client, a global leader in semiconductor inspection and measurement equipment. The organization enables advanced chip manufacturing by developing technologies capable of detecting defects smaller than the wavelength of visible light.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager (AI/ML) to lead a high-performing team responsible for building next-generation software solutions for wafer inspection systems. This role involves driving architecture evolution, integrating AI/ML capabilities, and delivering scalable, high-performance applications for real-time and production environments

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers working on advanced inspection systems
Design and develop scalable, high-performance software solutions
Drive next-generation architecture while enhancing existing platforms
Integrate AI/ML/DL capabilities into software solutions
Translate business and customer requirements into technical solutions
Ensure adherence to quality, scalability, and performance standards
Collaborate with global cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks
Contribute to project planning, estimation, and timely delivery
Drive continuous improvement in development processes and practices
Foster innovation and continuous learning within the team
Strong programming expertise in C#, C++, and Python
Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns
Experience with high-performance computing (CPU/GPU)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience working on real-time, scalable systems
Proven team leadership and technical decision-making capabilities

Must Have Requirements (Mandatory)

Education from Tier-1 institutes only: IIT, IIIT, IISc, NIT, BITS, VIT
Experience Required: B.Tech with 6+ years, M.Tech with 4+ years, or PhD with 2+ years.
Must have experience in a product-based company (current or past)
Strong experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning
Proficiency in Python (preferred) or C++
Willingness to relocate to Chennai is mandatory

Engineering Manager – AI/ML Software (Python)