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This role pays less than
79%
of similar roles. Most pay
$135,000–$195,000
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$128k
versus about
$165k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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
337 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$124,000–$171,000
across 219 roles with salary data.
The Global Software Support Engineer III - (E3) joins the team to manage customer expectations and resolve complex software issues related to semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The role involves independently investigating high-value problems, systemic bugs, and software failures while collaborating with engineering teams to improve product quality. Key responsibilities include tracking software performance at external customer sites, performing scenario validation for enhancements, and developing software training programs for field technicians and manufacturing engineers. The position requires conducting requirements analysis, creating readiness checklists for new product introductions, and participating in root cause after action reviews. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in software support, possess experience with Applied Materials equipment, and exhibit strong problem-solving, communication, and self-management skills to address technical challenges within the materials science and engineering domain.