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Software Engineer III - (E3)

Job ID
R2516158
Date posted
08/12/2025
Location
Santa Clara, California
Category
Engineering

Key Responsibilities

Designs and develops code for complex software projects
Troubleshoots a variety of difficult software problems. Designs and implements bug fixes
Designs and prototypes the user interface
Creates software specifications
Creates test plans for simulators, test benches or the lab
Develops software documentation
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

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

  • Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

  •  Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
  • Leads projects

Problem Solving

  • 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

Impact

  • Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
  • Works to build consensus

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

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

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$152,000.00 - $209,000.00

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.