This role pays less than
62%
of similar roles. Most pay
$138,500–$194,325
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$148k
versus about
$166k
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
179 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$131,000–$180,000
across 143 roles with salary data.
Software QA Engineer III (E3) joins the engineering team to develop, test, and maintain software solutions used in semiconductor equipment and related systems. The role involves designing and executing test plans for software applications, developing automation tools, and maintaining technical documentation. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing defects, troubleshooting issues, contributing to bug fixes, and supporting the development of simulators and laboratory test environments. The candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to meet requirements while participating in code reviews and DevOps processes. Required skills include proficiency in Python, Java, or C/C++, along with knowledge of data structures, algorithms, multithreading, and software debugging. Preferred experience includes Git, CI/CD tools, and hardware-software integration. This role focuses on ensuring quality for complex systems within the semiconductor manufacturing domain to improve overall product reliability and development efficiency.