Software Engineer IV

Applied Materials

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $179,500–$246,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,000–$171,000 across 219 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer IV

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As a Software Engineer IV (E4), you will join the engineering team to design, prototype, develop, and debug software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices. You will lead and execute complex software projects, defining specifications and test plans for lab tools and test benches. Your daily work involves troubleshooting difficult software problems, deciphering code, and communicating with internal and external customers to analyze requirements and project schedules. You will utilize C++, C#, SECS/GEM, SEMI-Standard, SEMI manufacturing, and hardware knowledge to ensure system integration and functionality. This role focuses on solving high-value problems within the semiconductor and display sectors by developing large-scale software for intricate systems, including EFEM and other critical equipment components, while ensuring high quality and reliable software behavior.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.

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Skills

C++ C# Machine Learning AI SECS/GEM SEMI-Standard System Integration Hardware Knowledge EFEM Troubleshooting Project Management

What you'll do

Design and develop code for large-scale complex software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices.
Lead and execute complex software projects with limited supervision.
Define software specifications and test plans for test benches and lab tools.
Communicate with internal and external customers for requirement analysis and project scheduling.
Troubleshoot a wide range of complex and difficult software problems.
Perform tests on code and software enhancements to ensure quality and functionality.
Develop software documentation and test procedures for various systems.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information management, software/system engineering, cyber security, mathematics, or a related field.
7–10 years of related experience (preferred).
Master’s degree in a related field (preferred).
Extensive experience with project management and the Applied Materials product development life cycle (preferred).
Leadership skills to lead moderate-sized projects as needed (preferred).
Proficiency in C++, C#, SECS/GEM, SEMI-Standard, SEMI manufacturing, Hardware knowledge, system integration, and EFEM (preferred).