As a DevOps and Software Lab Engineer at Applied Materials, you will join a dynamic team focused on advancing semiconductor and display technologies through innovative software solutions. Your primary responsibilities include designing and managing CI/CD pipelines for various projects, provisioning lab environments with virtualization and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and ensuring high availability and security of systems using cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. You will collaborate closely with developers and IT teams to automate build, test, and deployment processes, monitor system performance, and troubleshoot issues to maintain stability and scalability. Essential skills include proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash), CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI), and infrastructure as code practices using Ansible or Terraform. This role demands a strong understanding of DevOps principles and the ability to anticipate software behaviors for optimal serviceability.
Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for software projects.
Provision and maintain lab environments using cloud and container technologies.
Monitor system performance and implement solutions to enhance stability.
Automate repetitive tasks with scripting languages and configuration tools.
Ensure security, compliance, and documentation of lab systems and environments.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, PowerShell.
Strong understanding of containerization (Docker) and virtualization technologies.
Familiarity with infrastructure as code and configuration management tools.
Market check
Salary context
This
$132,000–$181,500
range sits above
56%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$112,800–$183,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$181,725
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.
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Heterogeneous systems
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