Software Engineer

Applied Materials

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $124,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted: 32 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $159k

This role $148k

$110k most similar roles pay here $212k

This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$180,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $159k 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 128 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $132,750–$182,500 across 128 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer

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As a Software Engineer, you will join the team to design, prototype, develop, and debug software solutions specifically for semiconductor equipment components and devices. Your daily responsibilities include providing reliability and performance engineering support for Computer-Integrated Manufacturing products used in large semiconductor fabs. You will perform root cause analysis on software problems, conduct proof of concepts for new technologies, and create comprehensive documentation and test procedures while communicating with internal and external customers to meet project requirements. The role requires proficiency in Linux or Windows environments, databases, and scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, and PowerShell. While experience in .NET and Kubernetes is desired, the core work involves utilizing AI tools to automate reliability engineering methodologies and solving complex software problems within the semiconductor manufacturing and display technology sectors.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.

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Skills

Machine Learning AI Python JavaScript PowerShell .NET Kubernetes Linux Windows Root Cause Analysis CIM Scripting

What you'll do

Provide reliability and performance engineering support for multiple Computer-Integrated Manufacturing products.
Automate and improve reliability engineering test methodologies using AI tools and subject matter expertise.
Perform root cause analysis on software problems to propose solutions and establish preventive measures.
Design, prototype, develop, and debug software solutions for semiconductor equipment components.
Conduct proofs of concept on new software technologies.
Develop comprehensive software documentation and testing procedures.
Communicate with internal and external customers to identify and address project requirements.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, mathematics with software experience, or a related field.
2–4 years of related experience.
Experience working in Linux and/or Windows environments and with databases.
Working experience in scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or PowerShell.
Prior experience in enterprise distributed applications.
Experience in .NET and Kubernetes (preferred).
Strong conceptual knowledge of software engineering and a willingness to learn new technologies (preferred).
Prior experience using AI to solve software systems related problems (preferred).