Senior Software Engineer - Machine Control

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry.

The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer Salary:$ - $

Location:

Santa Clara,CAYou’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. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 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.

Role Responsibilities:

Design and develop code for large scale complex software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and device with limited supervision  Lead and execute complex software projects Define software specifications and test plan for test benches and the lab tools

Communicate with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, project schedule and software troubleshooting

Troubleshoot a wide range of complex, difficult software problems; perform tests on code and enhancements

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, computer science, information management, software/system engineering, cyber security or mathematics
10–15 years of related experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a related field  Extensive experience with project management and the Applied Materials product development life cycle Leadership skills to lead moderate-sized projects as needed Problem Solving Ability to break down complex problems into smaller, manageable parts. This helps in understanding the root cause of issues and developing effective solutions .Understanding and applying algorithms to solve problems efficiently. This includes knowledge of data structures and algorithms, which are fundamental to writing optimized code Evaluating different solutions and approaches to determine the best course of action.

This involves assessing the pros and cons of various options

Working effectively with other team members to solve problems. This includes clear communication and the ability to understand and incorporate feedback

Qualification and Requirements:

Proficiency in programming, particularly in Java or C#.

Experience with microservice architecture and related technologies.

Hands-on experience with AI-assisted and agentic software development, including tools such as Claude, and the ability to leverage agent-based workflows to improve software design, development, testing, and productivity.

Capability to collaborate with application and systems teams to understand system requirements and translate them into scalable software designs.

Strong computer science fundamentals, including Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.

Strong software diagnostic, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.

Team-player mindset with a strong focus on collaboration and overall team success.

Experience working in the Semiconductor, Healthcare, or…