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Software Product Manager

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Job ID
R2520236
Date posted
01/13/2026
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:

$163,000.00 - $224,000.00

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. 

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the development of innovative, data-driven software solutions for the semiconductor domain. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical acumen and a passion for delivering customer-centric products. You will own the product lifecycle end-to-en, from defining vision and roadmap to driving adoption and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Customer-Centric Problem Definition

    Work closely with customers and end users to identify high-value problems and requirements.Develop value chain diagrams tailored to customer scenarios.

  • Product Requirements & Documentation

    Lead creation of Product Requirement Documents (PRD) and Software Requirement Specifications (SRS).Translate customer needs into actionable technical and functional requirements.

  • Roadmap & Market Strategy

    Define product vision, roadmap, and marketing strategy aligned with business objectives. Conduct competitive analysis and market research to anticipate future customer needs.

  • Cross-Functional Leadership

    Drive end-to-end solution development with global teams across multiple time zones. Collaborate with project managers, process engineers, system engineers, algorithm engineers, software developers, and UX designers.

  • UX Design & Trade-Off Management

    Lead UX design efforts, including wireframing and high-fidelity prototypes. Manage prioritization and trade-offs between user experience, performance, and cost.

  • Product Launch & Adoption

    Prepare product introduction materials, lead customer training, and manage adoption.Conduct technical review meetings and maintain product scorecards.

  • Voice of Customer & Testing

    Provide R&D with VOC insights and alpha/beta testing feedback.Support iterative product development strategies.

  • Mentorship & Technical Guidance

    Guide less experienced engineers in applying advanced techniques and technologies to complex systems.

Required Qualifications

Experience

  • 7+ years as a Product Manager for data-driven software solutions in the complex and data intensive domain.
  • Proven ability to define product vision and strategy aligned with customer needs.
  • Track record of translating ambiguous problem statements into clear, actionable requirements.
  • Experience managing full product lifecycle and balancing technical feasibility, timelines, and market dynamics.

Product-Centric Skills

  • Expertise in creating and maintaining PRDs and roadmaps.
  • Strong understanding of VOC processes and ability to integrate feedback into product development.
  • Skilled in competitive analysis, market research, and positioning strategies.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration globally.

Technical Skills

  • Software system design and architecture knowledge.
  • Familiarity with SaaS platforms, APIs, and cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP).
  • Understanding of data modeling, ETL pipelines, and analytics frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with wireframing and prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe XD).
  • Knowledge of secure development practices and compliance standards.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering).
  • Master’s degree is a plus.

Soft Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.

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