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Software Engineer IV (E4)

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Job ID: R2517335
Date posted: 10/08/2025
Location: Santa Clara, California
Category: Engineering

Key Responsibilities

Develop C programs to manipulate and optimize large-scale GDS data of millions of polygons.
Develop algorithms for image processing to model and correct for substrate distortion
Define software specification and design data preparation software products
Create test suites to ensure the quality of the software
Interface with QA and process engineers

Functional Knowledge

Candidate should have an advanced degree in computer science, software Engineering, CAD, EDA, or a related field
Candidate should have 6+ year related work experience (bachelor degree holder), or 3+ year related work experience (master degree holder).
Candidate should have 5+ years experiences in C/C++ programming languages.
Familiarity with physical verification RUNSET development preferred.
Familiarity with computational geometry problem solving preferred.
Experience with ODB++, GDS or OASIS file format, and EDA SW is a big plus.
Experience with OPC and mask data prep is a plus.
Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred.
Experience in Linux Operating System preferred.

Leadership

May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

Problem Solving

Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Interpersonal Skills

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

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

03-Rotational AKT (United States of America)

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$176,000.00 - $242,000.00

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.