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Software Engineer III (E3)
- Applied Materials (Santa Clara, CA)
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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:
$152,000.00 - $209,000.00
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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/) .
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.
Our Team
Our team develops software for real time control of semiconductor chip manufacturing equipment. We also create control algorithms that optimizes the utilization of the equipment to offer differentiated value to our customers.
Your Opportunity
As an individual contributor to the wider team, you will get the opportunity to grow in the field of complex system design and optimizations solving the unique critical issues advancing semiconductor industry.
Roles and Responsibility
+ You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders, to understand requirements and translate them into architectural/software designs that meet business needs.
+ You will be designing and developingcode for complex software projects including optimization
+ Troubleshoots a variety of difficult software problems.
+ Design and implements bug fixes, and prototypes the user interface
+ Create software specifications
+ Conduct technical reviews, create test plans for simulators, test benches or the lab
+ Develop software documentation
+ Interfaces with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, software troubleshooting and project scheduling
+ Quick prototyping of optimization models.
+ Profile systems to understand bottlenecks, optimize workflows and code and processes to improve cost of ownership.
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- Multi-threading- Optimization techniques and modelling, CP, LP and MIP- Embedded Programming- CAN Bus, EtherCat- C#, .NET- Visual Studio
Leadership
+ Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
+ Leads projects
Problem Solving
+ 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
+ Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
+ Works to build consensus
Our Ideal Candidate
Someone who has the drive and passion to learn quickly, pays attention to details, has the ability to multi-task and switch contexts based on business needs.
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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Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
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 (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) 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 [email protected], 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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