QA Engineer III (E3)
Applied Materials4 days ago
Santa Clara, CA, USAMid Level / Senior
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$124k - $171k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute test plans for software applications and system components.
- Develop and maintain test automation, validation tools, and software documentation.
- Analyze software defects, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to bug fixes and quality improvements.
- Support simulators, test benches, and laboratory test environments.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, product stakeholders, and customers to understand requirements and support project execution.
- Contribute to software build, release, and DevOps processes.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field.
- 4–7 years of related experience.
- Strong programming skills in one or more of Python, Java, or C/C++.
- Knowledge of software development fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
- Experience with operating systems, multithreading, and software debugging techniques.
- Basic knowledge of software testing concepts, automation frameworks, or quality assurance methodologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Preferred qualifications include internship, academic project, or research experience; Git, CI/CD, or DevOps experience; embedded or distributed systems exposure; hardware-software integration; test automation or validation tool development; and a related master’s degree.
Benefits
- Full-time regular employment in Santa Clara, California.
- Comprehensive benefits package and programs supporting employee health, wellbeing, and professional development.
- Potential eligibility for bonus and stock award programs.
- Relocation is not available for this role.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials builds semiconductor and display manufacturing equipment and related materials engineering technologies used by chip and flat-panel makers. It sells capital tools, process technology, and lifecycle services and software to support high-volume wafer fabrication and display production worldwide. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker AMAT.