Senior Software Engineer - Machine Control
Applied Materials1 day ago
Base Salary
$128k - $176k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and develop large-scale complex software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices.
- Lead and execute complex software projects and moderate-sized projects as needed.
- Define software specifications and test plans for test benches and lab tools.
- Communicate with internal and external customers regarding requirements, schedules, and software troubleshooting.
- Troubleshoot complex software problems and perform tests on code and enhancements.
- Collaborate with application and systems teams to translate requirements into scalable software designs.
- Use AI-assisted and agentic development workflows to improve software design, development, testing, and productivity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field is required.
- 10–15 years of related experience, including 10+ years of software development experience, is required.
- Proficiency in Java or C# is required.
- Experience with microservice architecture and related technologies is required.
- Strong computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented programming, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms, are required.
- Strong software diagnostic, debugging, troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required.
- Experience with AI-assisted and agentic software development, including Claude, is required.
- A master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- Experience with project management, the Applied Materials product development life cycle, and semiconductor, healthcare, or medical equipment industries is preferred.
- Ability to lead moderate-sized projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams is preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package and programs supporting employee health, wellbeing, and professional development.
- Full-time regular employment in Santa Clara, California.
- 10% travel required.
- Relocation eligible.
- Potential eligibility for bonus and stock award programs.
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.