Software Developer - Automation Software Development

About Innowave Tech

Innowave Tech is a Singapore-headquartered AI company specialising in the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industry. Our flagship products — ZeroDefect (AI-powered defect detection), Autopilot (drag-and-drop workflow automation), and iWave Insight (LLM-powered analytics) — help leading fabs and manufacturers achieve higher yields, faster cycle times, and smarter decision making.

With offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Wuxi (China), and Dresden (Germany), we work alongside global clients including tier-1 IDMs, foundries, and OSATs. We are growing rapidly across all our locations and are looking for top talent to join our expanding team.

Role Overview

Are you passionate about transforming industries with cutting-edge technology? We are seeking motivated Software Developers or Senior Software Developers to join our Data Science & AI team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of driving smart factory automation for the semiconductor industry by developing AI-powered solutions to replace manual operations.

Working with Python and innovative AI technologies, you will collaborate with industry experts to ensure the seamless deployment and optimization of intelligent systems in customer environments. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-evolving industry while developing the next generation of automation software.

What You’ll Do

Software Developer

• Take part in the design and development of automation programs, focusing on tools and machines in the semiconductor industry.
• Collaborate with clients and Senior Developers to understand clearly defined manual processes and implement automated scripts.
• Deploy and test automation software on-site, working closely with customer teams to ensure smooth operation.
• Be part of continuous innovation by integrating AI, RPA, and remote-control technologies into automation systems.

Senior Software Developer

• Proactively break down ambiguous manufacturing problems and propose multiple technical approaches.
• Architect modular, scalable solutions that can adapt to evolving shop-floor requirements.
• Keep algorithmic considerations in mind and collaborate closely with data scientists and computer-vision engineers to integrate advanced analytics or control logic as needed.
• Mastery in python (3.x), leveraging frameworks/tech like Asyncio, multithreading, and functional programming.
• Build clean, well-documented code with strong OOP and design-pattern best practices.
• Interface with industrial equipment (via rest, WebSocket, MQTT or custom protocols).
• Containerize with docker; collaborate on git for reliable releases.
• Integrate or fine-tune LLMs and agentic ai agents to automate complex decision workflows.
• Develop retrieval-augmented systems, effective prompt strategies, or rule-based fallbacks as needed.
• Create exhaustive unit/integration tests and simulation environments to validate automation logic.
• Troubleshoot production issues with clear root-cause analyses and corrective solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be legally eligible to work in Penang, Malaysia without the need for a work pass or visa sponsorship.
• Minimum Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• Excellent communication skills; English proficiency is required, and Chinese communication skills are preferred to effectively discuss and explain technical issues with clients from China.
• Professional work experience as a software developer, primarily using Python.
• Proficiency in Python with experience in RPA, remote control tools, and virtualization (KVM).
• Familiarity with Databases, Docker, Git, APIs, and message queues.
• Experience in AI/ML, including frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or LLM fine-tuning, is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor or industrial automation environments is a plus.

Bonus Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and deep thinker ; able to work through uncertainty, ask the right questions, and drive solutions to completion.
• Collaborative and able to work effectively with Data Science or Computer Vision teams, with an understanding of basic data processing and computer vision workflows to implement algorithmic components in production.

Why Join Us?

• Work on pioneering AI projects transforming the semiconductor industry.
• Collaborate with and learn from industry experts in AI, automation, and data science.
• Be part of a dynamic, innovative, and supportive team that fosters creativity.
• Work in a comfortable environment that empowers you to perform at your best.
• Clear career growth paths with opportunities to take on leadership roles.
• Competitive salary package for the ideal candidate.
• 13th month annual wage supplement (AWS)
• Performance bonus and annual salary adjustment based on your contributions and company growth.
• Generous annual leave entitlement that exceeds statutory requirements.
• Wellness benefits and access to a basic on-site gym.

As Innowave Tech continues to expand, we are actively and continuously seeking talent for this role. This is an evergreen position with no fixed closing date, and we welcome qualified candidates to submit their resumes at any time.

We also have several openings across our Technical team for the Singapore office (C#, PHP, Automation Engineer) and our Operations team for the Malaysia office (Finance Executive, Marketing Executive). Feel free to reach out if you’d like to explore them.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship, New-Grad

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave

Ability to commute/relocate

• Bayan Lepas: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s)

• Are you currently legally eligible to work in Malaysia without the need for visa sponsorship? (Yes / No)
• How would you rate your English proficiency for professional business communication? (1-Native or Fluent / 2-Intermediate / 3-Basic / 4-Limited)
• Your expected salary (MYR)
• Notice Period / Earliest Available Start Date

Work Location: In person