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Software Engineer II - (E2)

Job ID
R2515964
Date posted
07/25/2025
Location
Santa Clara, California
Category
Engineering

Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually

every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels

and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials,

our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

Applied Materials’ Common Systems Software Department is searching for an experienced Software

Engineer to join our team! Our department develops the software for the control system of our

products, which includes the real-time control of devices such as robots, motors, generators, pumps,

flow controllers and sensors. Our work also includes creating algorithms to optimize the material

deposition and removal on an atomic scale, the design of the user interface, data collection, storage and

analysis, machine learning and analytics, remote access and security.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and develops code for complex software projects

2. Troubleshoots a variety of difficult software problems. Designs and implements bug fixes

3. Designs and prototypes the user interface

4. Creates software specifications

5. Creates test plans for simulators, test benches or the lab

6. Develops software documentation

7. Interfaces with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, software

troubleshooting and project scheduling

Technical Skills

• Proficiency and professional experience in C and C++ is required.

• In addition, experience in programming in several of the following areas is desired:

- Real-time Control

- Motion Control

- Embedded Programming

- Multi-threading

- CAN Bus

- C#, .NET

- Visual Studio

- Matlab

• Solves problems in moderately difficult to complex situations

• Analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgment and precedents

• Takes a new perspective on existing solutions

• Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Works to build consensus

Education:

Master’s Degree with 1 or more years of professional experience, or

Bachelor’s degree with 3 or more years of professional experience

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

2 - 4 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$124,000.00 - $170,500.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.