Introduction to the jobWe are seeking aSenior Quality Assurance Group Team Leadto drive software quality strategies and lead a5–10 people SQA teamwithin our HMI DE organization.The position requires strong leadership experience, hands‑on software quality expertise, and solid communication skills to collaborate closely with teams in the US, the Netherlands, and Taiwan. If you are passionate about elevating software quality, driving automation transformation, and developing people, we welcome you to join us in Hsinchu.This position follows a hybrid work model with 2 days WFH and 3 onsite days per week in the Hsinchu office.Role and ResponsibilitiesPeople Leadership Team ManagementLead, mentor, and grow a 5–10‑member SQA team, including performance coaching, development planning, and workload planning.Align team priorities with DE goals and drive execution across multiple software projects.Foster a quality‑driven culture with a continuous improvement mindset.Manage team performance processes, including performance reviews, goal setting, and ongoing feedback.Conduct performance discussions with team members, including handling underperformance cases and driving Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) when needed.Technical LeadershipOversee software build, testing, release quality, documentation (Test Plan / Test Report / Release Note), and delivery readiness.Review product quality risks, define test strategies, and ensure software meets release criteria.Provide technical guidance in debugging, automation testing, and root‑cause analysis.Lead the team’s transition from primarily manual testing toward increased automation, including framework selection, roadmap planning, and coaching team members.Cross‑Site Cross‑Function CollaborationCommunicate effectively with global teams, especially inregular meetings with US and Netherlandsstakeholders.Collaborate with RD, System Engineers, Architects, GLs, and Manufacturing teams to alignonsoftware qualitystandards.Support internal and external customers withissuereproduction, troubleshooting, and qualityimprovements.TravelUp to 20%, mostly within Taiwan, with limited overseastravel.Required Qualifications10+ years of software‑relatedexperience(software engineering, system integration,softwaretesting, or related fields).At least 2 years of hands‑on SQA experience, including test design, manual/automation execution, andissueshandling.At least 3 years of team leadership experience, managing5-10peopleor equivalent project leadershipscope.Hands‑on automation testing experience, with the ability to guide the team towardimproved automationadoption.Strong communicationskills in English and Chinese; able to lead technical discussions with globalteams.Experience with software testing, debugging, build/release processes, documentation, and quality assuranceworkflows.Ability towritecleartestreports, SOPs, and technical documentation.Preferred QualificationsCross‑country team collaboration experience (US / Netherlands / Asia teams).1–2 years of RD / software development experience.Hands‑on skills with C#, C/C++, or the ability to review code for testability considerations.Familiarity with Windows OS, Linux command‑line, Linux environment setup, or Linux kernel build.Experience with automation test case design and execution.Knowledge of semiconductor equipment, processing flow, or industry practices.Customer support experience in semiconductor or electronics industries.Experience troubleshooting production tool issues or collaborating closely with factory users.Work EnvironmentDepartment: HMI DE / Software Quality AssuranceTeam size: 20+ and expandingWork model: Hybrid (2 WFH + 3 onsite days per week)Location: HsinchuInclusion and diversityASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.