Senior Software Developer

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT.

If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next‑generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Salary: $ - $

Location: Benicia, CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

• Providing assistance in requirement analysis, and software design and development.
• Matlab coding, scripts coding, writing test automation, creating installation kit, responsibility for debugging.
• Providing maintenance and support for software system.
• Handling complex tasks while implementing professional skills, demonstrating initiative and professional discretion.

• Has developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks.

• Has a good understanding of how the team integrates with others to achieve objectives.

• May provide informal guidance and support to more junior team members.

• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures.

• Impacts the quality of own work and its contribution to the team.

• Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information.

Benicia, CA (Onsite)

Software Engineering

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead development and architecture efforts for Sigray Connect
, the backend platform powering communication, integration, workflow orchestration, and interoperability across advanced X‑ray imaging and inspection systems.

This role is focused on building scalable, reliable, and maintainable infrastructure for scientific and industrial equipment, including integration with imaging pipelines, automation systems, analysis tools, and customer environments.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in backend architecture, distributed systems, industrial software, and modern C#/.NET development practices. Candidates with semiconductor equipment or automation experience are especially encouraged to apply.

• Design and develop core components of the Sigray Connect platform.
• Architect scalable communication frameworks for distributed equipment systems.
• Develop APIs and services for integration between imaging systems, analysis tools, automation layers, and customer software.
• Implement and maintain TCP/IP, device communication, and equipment control interfaces.
• Develop and optimize high‑reliability backend services for data acquisition, workflow orchestration, and system coordination.
• Collaborate with UI, systems, controls, QA, and applications engineering teams.
• Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical roadmap planning.
• Mentor junior engineers and establish engineering best practices.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release processes.
• Troubleshoot complex system‑level issues involving software, hardware, networking, and customer environments.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or…