Software Engineer (New College Grad - Masters))

Applied Materials

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $124,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Jun 26, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $148k

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This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$185,137 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $160k for comparable roles.

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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 95 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $138,000–$190,000 across 95 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer (New College Grad - Masters))

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Join our dynamic team as a software engineer, where you will design and develop moderately complex software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices. You’ll create reusable modules and libraries to enhance product efficiency while troubleshooting and implementing bug fixes for various issues. This role requires proficiency in C/C++, .Net, C#, and a solid grasp of operating systems, networking principles, algorithms, and multi-threading. Ideal candidates will have 2–4 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields. A strong understanding of the semiconductor industry’s business drivers is preferred as you contribute to innovative solutions that drive our product development forward.

Skills

C/C++ .Net C# Operating Systems Networking principles Algorithms Multi-threading

What you'll do

Design and develop moderately complex software solutions for semiconductor equipment.
Create reusable software modules and libraries for multiple products.
Troubleshoot and resolve a variety of software issues efficiently.
Implement bug fixes to enhance product reliability and performance.
Proficient in C/C++, .Net, C#, operating systems, networking principles.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information management, software/system engineering, cyber security or mathematics.
2–4 years of experience in software development and troubleshooting.
Proficiency in C/C++, .Net, C#, operating systems, networking principles, algorithms, and multi-threading.
Ability to design common software modules and libraries for multiple products.
Strong conceptual knowledge of software engineering and willingness to learn.

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