Senior Architect

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. 

What We Offer

Location:

Bangalore,IND

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. 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. 

As a Software Engineer at Applied Materials, you’ll dive deep into ground-breaking technologies—like machine learning and AI—to craft novel software solutions that solve our customers’ high-value problems. Our Software Engineers are responsible for designing, prototyping, developing, and debugging software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices to ensure quality and functionality. You'll develop software documentation and test procedures, troubleshoot software problems, and communicate with internal customers to understand project requirements. As part of our team, you'll contribute your expertise in intricate systems, deciphering code, and anticipating software behaviors to ensure Applied remains the leader in the semiconductor and display sectors.

Senior Architect (Hands-On, Multi-Stack & Cloud Modernization)
Role Summary
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Architect who can operate across legacy and modern systems, drive large-scale modernization, and remain deeply hands-on in building production systems.
This role requires strong ownership, technical depth, and the ability to lead from the front through coding and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and evolve middleware and API platforms with hands-on development
Drive modernization from legacy MVC / monolithic applications to microservices and cloud-native architectures
Develop Python-based microservices (FastAPI) and APIs using REST, gRPC, and GraphQL
Own system architecture across application, data, and integration layers
Partner with platform teams on Kubernetes/OpenShift, CI/CD pipelines, scalability, observability, and reliability
Drive adoption of GenAI-assisted development for code generation, refactoring, SQL optimization, and developer productivity
Lead resolution of complex production issues (performance, data, integrations)
Mentor engineers through coding, design sessions, and hands-on guidance
Act as a technical bridge between stakeholders and delivery teams, ensuring alignment and execution

Hands-On Expectations (Mandatory)

Writes production-grade code on a regular basis (not a review-only role)
Personally builds critical services, PoCs, and complex features
Deep involvement in debugging, performance tuning, and root cause analysis
Strong expertise in SQL optimization (CTEs, complex queries, performance tuning)
Contributes to CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and operational improvements
Practices pair programming and deep code reviews
Uses AI developer tools actively in daily engineering workflows

Required Qualifications

15+ years of experience in software engineering with strong architectural depth
Proven experience leading teams or multiple squads with delivery ownership
Strong hands-on experience in:

Python (FastAPI) microservices
API design (REST, gRPC, GraphQL)
Relational databases (Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)

Experience in cloud-native development and Kubernetes environments
Hands-on usage of GenAI tools (Copilot, Claude, Codex, etc.)
Strong debugging, system design, and performance optimization skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Leadership & Mindset

Strong ownership mindset — drives execution, not just design
Leads by example through hands-on contributions
Comfortable working in ambiguous environments with evolving architecture
Focus on pragmatic decision-making and delivery outcomes

Qualification

10+ years of experience

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.