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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.
As a Software Engineer, you will join the team to design, prototype, develop, and debug software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices. You will lead complex software projects, define specifications, and create test plans for lab tools while troubleshooting difficult software problems. Your daily work involves communicating with internal and external customers to analyze requirements and ensure high-value problem solving. The role requires expertise in controlling instruments requiring high precision and repeatability. You will utilize technologies including Modern C++, Python, C#, Java, Rust, and PyTorch. Core competencies include machine learning, web service architecture, signal processing, computer vision, robotics, and GPU programming. This position addresses technical challenges in the semiconductor and display sectors, specifically focusing on software for manufacturing equipment and physical simulations.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.
Design and develop code for large-scale complex software solutions for semiconductor equipment components.
Lead and execute complex software projects from inception to completion.
Define software specifications and test plans for test benches and lab tools.
Communicate with internal and external customers to perform requirement analysis and project scheduling.
Troubleshoot a wide range of complex software problems and perform tests on code enhancements.
Develop software documentation and test procedures to ensure quality and functionality.
Analyze project requirements to provide software troubleshooting and technical solutions.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
7–10 years of related experience.
Extensive experience with controlling instrument/equipment requiring high precision and high repeatability.
PhD degree in a related field (preferred).
Proficiency in Modern C++, Python, C#/Java/Rust, machine learning, web service architecture, signal processing, computer vision, robotics, user interface design, mathematical modelling, numerical methods for physical simulation, and GPU programming (preferred).
Extensive experience with development on embedded system and PyTorch (preferred).
Experience with FPGA is preferred.
Leadership skills to lead moderate-sized projects as needed (preferred).
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NumPy
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Polars
SciPy
Rust
C++
C
SQL
gRPC
Protocol Buffers
REST APIs
TypeScript
React
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Arrow
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Distributed Systems
Machine Learning
AI
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Python
LabVIEW
National Instruments
cDAQ
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PXI
Data Acquisition
Distributed Systems
Network Communication
Unit Testing
Performance Optimization
Debugging
Data Storage