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# Principle Software Engineer – Systems software at ASML

Compensation · Listed in posting

$202,000 – $277,750/yr

**Location**
: San Jose, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: staff+

**Posted**
: Sep 24, 2026

## Description

ASML is hiring a Principle Software Engineer to own and drive the technical details of software projects, develop systems roadmaps, design and integrate hardware and software solutions, improve code health and testing, and coach junior architects. The role requires 10+ years of software development and architecture experience with C#,.NET, and C++, along with hands-on experience with WCF, WPF, distributed, parallel, and state-machine programming. The position offers a base annual salary of $202,000–$277,750, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, vacation leave, and paid holidays, with approximately 10% travel to customer sites.

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