Introduction to the role
ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market, and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.
Role and responsibilities
The Senior DevOps Application Engineer designs, builds, and optimizes cloud‑native applications and infrastructure with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, automation, and AI-driven capabilities. You will collaborate with engineering and business teams to deliver scalable, secure, high‑performance solutions. This role blends software engineering, cloud architecture, and operational excellence to accelerate ASML’s digital and AI transformation.
As a Senior DevOps Applications Engineer you will:
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Architect, deploy, and maintain GCP/Azure based platforms, integrating AI/ML services, data pipelines, and automated infrastructure.
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Build and support cloud-native applications, including installation, patching, performance tuning, and systems hardening.
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Implement monitoring, observability, and logging using tools such as Splunk and native GCP/Azure services.
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Troubleshoot complex distributed systems using diagnostic tools and structured problem analysis.
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Serve as Tier 1 / Tier 2 escalation for cloud and platform issues, ensuring fast resolution and clear communication.
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Drive CI/CD automation, Git-based workflows, and cloud release management.
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Propose and implement improvements to system performance, reliability, cloud cost efficiency, and developer experience.
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Ensure compliance with IT standards, security policies, and service-level requirements.
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Support engineering use cases by provisioning environments, automating workflows, and optimizing cloud resource utilization.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field; Master’s a plus.
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8+ years supporting large-scale software or cloud environments.
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Expertise with Google Cloud Platform or Microsoft Azure Cloud
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Experience with Azure and hybrid cloud architectures.
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Strong background in:
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Linux (RHEL/CentOS)
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Networking (TCP/IP, UDP)
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CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools
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Version control (Git/SVN)
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Scripting expertise: Python, Bash, Perl, Ruby.
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Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or SAFe methodologies.
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Experience supporting AI/ML workflows a plus (e.g., model deployment, GPU workloads, data orchestration).
Skills
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Strong analytical thinking, initiative, and problem-solving ability.
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Effective communicator with strong customer and stakeholder focus.
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Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented.
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Practical mindset with the ability to assess decisions from a user-impact perspective.
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Collaborative team player with high motivation and ownership.
Other Information
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This position is located on-site in San Diego, CA . It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation.
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A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to two days a week).
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Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
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Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.
EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability
Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check band any other tests that may be required.
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The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:
$102,375-153,563
Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.
The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.
All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
ASML 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.
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