ASM International
Semiconductor deposition equipment and ALD tech
Software Engineer - Early Career, Fall 2026
Global travel and customer-site visits are required.
About the job
- Strong software development skills in C++.
- A Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Systems, or a related field, with 1+ years of software development experience, or a recently completed Master's degree in a related discipline.
- Graduating in Fall 2026 or having graduated within the past two years.
- 0-2 years of professional work experience.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
- Develop applications for Windows and real-time operating systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real-time control systems.
- Diagnose software, electrical, and mechanical issues across complex systems.
- Support escalations involving field engineers and customers worldwide.
- Partner with Quality Assurance and Support teams to reproduce issues and improve regression test coverage.
- Author and review software specifications, design documents, and test plans.
- Investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
- Contribute to system architecture, design reviews, and the evaluation of new tools and technologies.
- Support customer installations, training, and on-site troubleshooting activities.
- Experience with machine control software, preferably for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with Windows and Windows real-time operating systems.
- Experience developing multi-threaded applications.
- Experience with real-time software development.
- Experience with graphical user interface development.
- Experience with device drivers and interrupt-driven software.
- Experience with data communications and networking.
- Experience with software development tools, including debuggers, integrated development environments, build systems, and configuration management tools.
- Ability to read, understand, and modify existing codebases.
- Ability to translate existing functionality into new software solutions.
- Ability to interpret software documentation, including specifications, design documents, communication interfaces, and application programming interface documentation.
About the company
ASM International designs and supplies equipment and technologies for semiconductor fabrication, focusing on thin-film deposition processes such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD). Its products are used in making microchips by depositing ultra-thin material layers with precise control at the atomic level, enabling smaller and more powerful devices. The company built a global footprint through operations in the Netherlands, the US, Hong Kong, and Japan, and separated ASML Lithography (a joint venture with Philips) to focus on deposition while ASML develops photolithography systems. In recent years, ASM has sharpened its strategy around ALD, a process that creates uniformly thin layers one atomic layer at a time, allowing continued scaling of semiconductor devices. The goal is to be a core supplier of deposition technology and tools that enable chip manufacturers to produce smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient semiconductors.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Almere, Netherlands
Founded
1968
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue reached €1.0 billion, up 24% year over year.
- Management guided Q3 2026 revenue to €1.1 billion and H2 above H1 by 20%.
- 2027 revenue should exceed €4.6 billion, driven by AI infrastructure spending.
What critics are saying
- China mature-logic demand depends on export-control distortions, not durable secular growth.
- Local competitors in China already pressure pricing and threaten share in 2026.
- Applied Materials and NAURA can displace ASM if customers standardize alternative deposition stacks.
What makes ASM International unique
- ASM owns more than 55% of ALD market, with record Q2 2026 ALD sales.
- Its 2nm and 1.4nm wins embed ASM in leading-edge logic ramps.
- Spares and services grew 34% in Q2 2026, creating recurring revenue.
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Company News
The global semiconductor market reached record sales of $403.3 billion in the second quarter of 2026, rising 35.1% sequentially, driven by artificial intelligence and advanced computing demand. June sales climbed 123.6% year-over-year to $134.5 billion. Four chip stocks appear well-positioned to benefit from the AI boom. Analog Devices is experiencing broad-based recovery with AI-related data centre activity expanding across optical and power applications. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company maintained 73% market share, supported by robust AI demand. Semtech is benefiting from rising AI data centre networking demand as 800G remains active. ASM International holds a market share exceeding 55% in ALD technology, with management expecting second-half revenues to rise more than 20%. All four companies show strong growth trajectories, with consensus estimates suggesting revenue increases of 34% to 41% and earnings growth of 55% to 104% for 2026.
ASM International NV reported record Q2 2026 revenue of EUR1 billion, marking a 24% year-on-year increase at constant currency and exceeding guidance of EUR980 million. The semiconductor equipment manufacturer achieved a gross margin of 51.9% and an adjusted operating margin of 33%. Equipment sales grew 22% year-on-year at constant currency, driven by record atomic layer deposition (ALD) sales. Spares and services revenue surged 34% year-on-year at constant currency. The company generated record free cash flow of EUR355 million, supported by strong profitability and improved working capital management. Cash position stood at EUR1.2 billion at quarter end. ASM projects Q3 revenue of EUR1.1 billion and expects second-half revenue to exceed first-half results by over 20%. The company now anticipates 2026 revenue will surpass EUR4 billion, above its previous guidance range.
ASM International forecast third-quarter revenue of about €1.1 billion ($1.25 billion) at constant exchange rates, plus or minus 5%, exceeding analysts' average estimate of €994.5 million. The Dutch semiconductor equipment maker cited strong demand from customers investing in artificial intelligence infrastructure. AI-related spending has helped offset weakness in automotive, PC and memory markets. Chief Executive Hichem M'Saad said the demand environment remained highly favourable in the second quarter, driven by sustained investment in AI infrastructure to support rapidly expanding compute workloads. Europe's second-largest semiconductor equipment maker reported second-quarter revenue of €1 billion, above analysts' expectations of €977.7 million.
ASM International has named telecom executive Chris Figee as its incoming Chief Financial Officer, subject to shareholder approval at an extraordinary general meeting in 2027. The appointment comes as the semiconductor equipment maker's shares trade at €964.4, close to analyst fair value estimates of around €1,026. The stock has delivered strong returns, with year-to-date gains of 74.14% and five-year total shareholder returns of 250.72%. Analysts attribute the company's valuation to expanding demand for advanced logic nodes driven by AI and high-performance computing requirements. However, risks remain if China-related restrictions tighten or key customers delay equipment spending. The shares recently declined 1.15% in one day and 0.76% over seven days.
Chris Figee will step down as Chief Financial Officer of Dutch telecom operator KPN on 1 November 2026 to join semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASM International as CFO and Management Board member. Figee has served as KPN's CFO since February 2020. During his tenure, the company delivered strong financial performance whilst investing significantly in fibre and 5G infrastructure and digital innovation. Gerard van de Aast, Chair of KPN's Supervisory Board, praised Figee's contributions to strategic initiatives including Glaspoort and Althio, as well as the growth of KPN's Wholesale segment. Figee expressed pride in the company's achievements and committed to ensuring a smooth transition. KPN's Supervisory Board will begin searching for his successor.