Software Program Manager IV

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$133,500–$183,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role pays less than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $162,000–$211,200 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $158k versus about $187k 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 363 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,000–$171,000 across 229 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Program Manager IV

The Software Program Manager IV (E4) leads complex, multi-quarter software programs across cross-functional engineering teams to deliver critical customer deliverables. This role involves owning end-to-end program execution, including planning, prioritization, risk management, validation, and release. You will translate business and customer requirements into actionable technical roadmaps, ensuring alignment across stakeholders while driving system-level problem solving for advanced equipment. Key responsibilities include managing project schedules, coordinating resources, and providing technical input to software, hardware, and platform teams. The role requires expertise in software development lifecycles, system architecture, and Agile and Scrum methodologies. Candidates should possess skills in Java, C++, and experience with industrial automation, robotics, or semiconductor products. You will solve technical and programmatic dependencies to deliver robust, scalable solutions for complex manufacturing systems.

What you'll do

  • Lead complex, multi-quarter software programs across cross-functional engineering teams to meet critical customer deliverables.
  • Own end-to-end program execution including planning, prioritization, risk management, validation, and release.
  • Translate business and customer requirements into actionable technical roadmaps aligned with stakeholder goals.
  • Drive system-level problem solving across software, hardware, and engineering domains for advanced equipment.
  • Manage project schedules, task details, and resources using tracking charts and scheduling software.
  • Initiate and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders to meet on-time and on-budget objectives.
  • Provide regular program updates and technical input to engineering leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Identify and resolve technical and programmatic dependencies while balancing product priorities and quality objectives.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Doctorate and 10 years of related work experience, a Master's and 10 years, or a Bachelor's and 15+ years.
  • 10+ years of experience in software development or equipment-control software development.
  • 3+ years of experience leading complex technical projects or programs in a product engineering environment.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, system architecture, and large-scale engineering programs.
  • Demonstrated success delivering cross-functional programs involving software, hardware, systems, and product stakeholders.
  • Experience with Agile and Scrum development methodologies.
  • Experience developing or managing software for complex equipment, industrial automation, robotics, manufacturing systems, or semiconductor products (preferred).
  • Hands-on software development experience in Java, C++, or related technologies (preferred).

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