New College Grad Software Engineer I

Applied Materials

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Closes in 3 days

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$104,000–$143,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 14, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $175k
This role $124k
$90k $234k
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This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $136,050–$214,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $124k versus about $175k 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 276 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,000–$171,000 across 192 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · New College Grad Software Engineer I

As a New College Grad Software Engineer I (Bachelors - Santa Clara, CA), you will join the software engineering team to design, prototype, and develop software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing software documentation and test procedures, troubleshooting software problems of limited difficulty, and communicating with internal customers to gather project requirements. You will work with ground-breaking technologies like machine learning and AI to solve high-value problems in the semiconductor and display sectors. The role requires proficiency in C/C++, .Net, and C# along with familiarity with basic software engineering theories and concepts. You will contribute to the functionality of intricate systems by deciphering code and anticipating software behaviors to ensure high-quality performance for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1223 postings across 78 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, prototype, and develop software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices.
  • Create comprehensive software documentation and standardized test procedures.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software problems of limited difficulty.
  • Communicate with internal customers to gather and understand specific project requirements.
  • Develop novel software solutions using machine learning and AI technologies.
  • Decipher complex code and anticipate software behaviors to ensure system reliability.
  • Debug software to ensure the quality and functionality of semiconductor devices.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information management, software/system engineering, cyber security, or mathematics.
  • Familiarity with the basic theories and concepts of software engineering.
  • Proficiency in C/C++, .Net, and C#.
  • 1-2 years of related experience (preferred).

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