This role pays less than
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of similar roles. Most pay
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versus about
$252k
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Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
128 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$132,750–$182,500
across 128 roles with salary data.
Director Pathfinding Solutions - Integrated Materials Solutions serves as a technically distinguished individual contributor and leader within the Integrated Materials Solutions team. This role focuses on developing next-generation semiconductor process solutions for logic and memory device architectures, specifically targeting N+1 and N+2 technology nodes. The successful candidate will perform hands-on process development across deposition, etch, implant, epitaxy, CMP, and thermal processing to create integrated module flows. Key responsibilities include performing DTCO analysis, translating customer performance targets into actionable solutions, and engaging directly with senior technologists at major semiconductor manufacturers. Required expertise includes device physics, materials science, and advanced architectures like GAA, CFET, 3D DRAM, and NAND. The role requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and extensive experience in process integration to solve complex manufacturing challenges for the semiconductor industry.
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