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Software Engineer II - (E2)

Applied Materials
Santa Clara, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Aug 2025
💰 $170,500/yr($124,000/yr$170,500/yr)

About the role

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$124,000.00 - $170,500.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

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

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

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

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