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Software Engineer III - (E3)

Job ID
R2620680
Date posted
06/04/2026
Location
Santa Clara, CA
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

Salary:

$128,000.00 - $176,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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

About The Company:

Applied Materials was founded in 1967. We are a leading supplier of semiconductor manufacturing tools. Over the years, we have maintained our dominance by following our core values of:

  • Most Valued Partner: Collaborate broadly to solve customer high-value problems faster and better
  • Winning Team: Achieve great results together in an environment where employees do their best
  • Responsibility & Integrity: Operate with mutual trust and respect to make a positive contribution to the industry and community
  • World Class Performance: Create a competitive advantage and deliver superior results that generate value and fuel growth

Applied Materials is regularly rated as one of the best places to work.

About the Team:

You will be a part of a dynamic and growing team within applied materials which creates software and algorithms to improve our products.

Role Responsibilities: 

  • Design and develop software which is well integrated with Applied Material tools
  • You software is expected to add to the value of our tools by providing essential and exceptional features to our engineers.
  • Develop software documentation and test procedures
  • Troubleshoot a variety of difficult software problems. Design and implement bug fixes
  • Define software specifications and test plans for simulators, test benches or the lab
  • Communicate with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, project schedule and software troubleshooting

Problem Solving

  • Leads others to solve complex reliability problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
  • You will work on complex and large pre-existing codebase. You are expected to make improvements without impacting the codebase.
  • You will be required to create new software. You are expected to use known design principles and ensure long-term scaling of your software.  

Interpersonal Skills

  • Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view


Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Master’s degree in a related field  
  • Strong knowledge of industry best practices, key business drivers, and how your area of expertise integrates with others  
  • Leadership skills to lead small projects as needed 


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, computer science, information management, software/system engineering, cyber security or mathematics
  • 4–7 years of related experience
  • Proficiency and experience in .Net, C#, C++, React, Python, SQL, Network Communication, MSBuild, etc.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Languages:

English

Skills:

.Net, C#, C++, React, Python, SQL, Network Communication, MSBuild, etc.

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Shift:

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

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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. 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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.