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This role pays more than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$185,187–$270,025
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$250k
versus about
$228k
for comparable roles.
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
337 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$124,000–$171,000
across 219 roles with salary data.
JOB TITLE: Director, Physicist/Scientist - Lasers
The Director, Physicist/Scientist - Lasers leads the development of next-generation laser annealing platforms and defines long-term technology roadmaps for advanced logic, DRAM, and power devices. This role involves designing high-power laser subsystems, beam shaping optics, optical delivery systems, and wafer temperature metrology. The position requires managing external engineering partners and strategic supplier relationships to ensure technical readiness and cost improvements. Key responsibilities include leading technical risk assessments, driving continuous product improvement, and managing intellectual property portfolios. The role demands expertise in fiber and diode laser systems, diffractive and refractive optical elements, polarization control, and stray-light mitigation. The work focuses on solving complex thermal processing and metrology challenges within semiconductor capital equipment to support advanced packaging and specialty semiconductor manufacturing processes.