The Agentic AI Systems Engineer at Applied Materials is a senior-level role responsible for building the agentic infrastructure that enables next-generation GenAI applications, bridging AI, software infrastructure, and domain engineering to ensure secure and deterministic systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include architecting an end-to-end skill framework across various programming languages like Java, Python, C++, and web-based codebases; designing a multi-agent runtime with persistent background agents for continuous operation; and developing deep code understanding systems for semantic search and structural analysis. The role requires strong system-level thinking, proficiency in AI/ML integration, and experience building developer tooling or platform infrastructure in large-scale environments. Key technologies include Java, Python, C++, and web-based frameworks, alongside advanced agentic patterns and on-prem LLM deployment expertise. This position is integral to Applied Materials' mission of pushing the boundaries of science and engineering for next-generation technology advancements.
Architect and implement the agent runtime and orchestration platform for AI-assisted development workflows.
Translate emerging agentic patterns into deployable infrastructure to bridge AI research with production needs.
Define core abstractions for agents, tools, memory, planning, validation, and execution to ensure consistency across teams.
Develop secure mechanisms for tool access, API allow listing, and controlled execution against internal systems.
Establish evaluation frameworks to track agent performance metrics including correctness, latency, cost, and safety.
What we're looking for
7+ years of industry experience in relevant fields
Strong system-level thinking with expertise in designing end-to-end architectures
Experience designing agent runtimes or orchestration layers independently
Solid system design skills for reliable, observable developer-facing services
Proficiency in at least one major programming language (Java, Python, C++)
Proven track record building and operating large-scale engineering tooling infrastructure
Market check
Salary context
This
$152,000–$208,500
range sits above
35%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$168,500–$241,500
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$161,875–$246,687
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment
Applied Materials currently has
65 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$141,000–$193,500
across 65 roles with salary data.