Senior Software Engineer - Machine ControlMachine Control

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

1d • $128,000 - $176,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, computer science, information management, software/system engineering, cyber security or mathematics
• 10–15 years of related experience
• Proficiency in programming, particularly in Java or C#.
• Experience with microservice architecture and related technologies.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted and agentic software development, including tools such as Claude, and the ability to leverage agent-based workflows to improve software design, development, testing, and productivity.
• Capability to collaborate with application and systems teams to understand system requirements and translate them into scalable software designs.
• Strong computer science fundamentals, including Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Strong software diagnostic, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team-player mindset with a strong focus on collaboration and overall team success.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 10+ years of software development experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Extensive experience with project management and the Applied Materials product development life cycle
• Leadership skills to lead moderate-sized projects as needed
• Experience working in the Semiconductor, Healthcare, or Medical Equipment industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop code for large scale complex software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and device with limited supervision
• Lead and execute complex software projects
• Define software specifications and test plan for test benches and the lab tools
• Communicate with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, project schedule and software troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot a wide range of complex, difficult software problems; perform tests on code and enhancements

Benefits

• supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• comprehensive benefits package
• participation in a bonus and a stock award program

What This Job Offers

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