Software Engineer III - (E3)

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions 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. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.

While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone, and achieve our company's Definition of Winning.

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 semiconductor process equipment. This includes developing interfaces for advanced sensors, designing the data and control flow, creating algorithms for the optimal material engineering on an atomic scale and the real-time control of devices such as robots, motors, generators, pumps and flow controllers. Other aspects of our work include the design of the user interface, data collection, storage and analysis, machine learning and analytics, remote access and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Architects, designs, prototypes and develops complex software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices
• Designs common software modules and libraries for use across multiple products
• Troubleshoots a variety of difficult software problems. Designs and implements bug fixes
• Defines software specifications and designs software products
• Defines and drives improvements to the development and troubleshooting process
• Develops software documentation
• Contributes to technical review boards for assigned programs
• Interfaces with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, project schedule and software troubleshooting

Technical Skills

• Proficiency and professional experience in C and C++ is required.
• In addition, programming experience in several of the following areas is desired: Real-time Control, Motion Control, Embedded Programming, I/O (synchronous and asynchronous), Multi-threading performance profiling,
  C#, .NET, gRPC, REST, TCP sockets, Visual Studio, Source Control and Matlab

Leadership

• May lead functional teams and projects
• Provides guidance to colleagues

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems
• Uses sophisticated analytical tools
• 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
• Communicates difficult concepts
• Negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
• Works to build consensus

Education:

Master's Degree with 2 or more years of professional experience, or

Bachelor's degree with 7 or more years of professional experience

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Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$128,000.00 - $176,000.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on a number of factors including location and level and will vary depending on confirmed job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.

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.