2026 Data Engineer New College Grad- Bachelor's/Master's (Austin, TX)

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. We are looking for motivated and curious New College Graduates who are passionate about building high-quality software and eager to grow in a fast-paced engineering environment. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy solving complex problems, continuously learning new technologies, and contributing to impactful products from day one. As an NCG Data Engineer, you will work closely with our team to design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and applications. You will gain exposure to modern data environment practices while collaborating across teams to deliver reliable and efficient solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, or related field
• Hands on experience with Python and SQL
• Familiarity with cloud services (GCP, Azure, AWS)
• Understanding of data engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in team environments

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to REST APIs, data models and structures, and formats (parquet, avro, delta, iceberg) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and data pipelines utilizing python and cloud technologies
• Optimize data extraction, loading, and transformation processes into the data environment
• Ensure data quality and access controls are implemented consistently and according to data policy
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure robust and maintainable code
• Continuously learn new tools, frameworks, and technologies while contributing innovative ideas to improve development processes
• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability by learning, unlearning, and adopting better engineering practices as technologies evolve

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level