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Software Engineer

Job ID
R2519617
Date posted
03/05/2026
Location
Kulim, Kedah
Category
Engineering

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:

Kulim,MYS

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

Key Responsibilities

Looking for a key contributor to the Material Control product development team. 

Develops code for moderately difficult software projects.  Design and implement bug fixes.

Designs moderately difficult software projects.

Develops software documentation.

Troubleshoots a variety of moderately difficult software problems.  Performs software tests on code and enhancements.  Defines software specifications.

Interfaces with external customers regarding software issues

Interfaces with internal customers for requirements analysis and schedule.

Compiles data for regularly scheduled or special reports, analysis and statements.

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

  • Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

  • No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

  • Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents 

Impact

  • Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

  • Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Specific Skills Needed (Mid developer)

  • 3 to 5 year of Java development
  • Have experience with GIT experience is helpful.
  • Experience with Oracle DB or MSSQL Server is a plus.
  • JDBC and SQL is helpful.
  • Need some experience with Linux in clustered environment is helpful
  • Some English is required.

Specific Skills Needed (junior developer)

  • 1 to 2 year of Java development
  • Have experience with GIT experience is helpful.
  • Experience with Oracle DB or MSSQL Server is a plus.
  • JDBC and SQL is helpful.
  • Need some experience with Linux in clustered environment is helpful
  • Some English is required.

Specific Skills Needed

  • 1 to 3 year of Java development
  • Have experience with GIT experience is helpful.
  • Experience with Oracle DB or MSSQL Server is a plus.
  • Need some experience with Linux in clustered environment is helpful
  • Some English is required.
  • Experience with auto-testing

Can work in Kulim and Penang

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.