Applied Materials · Santa Clara, California, US

Software Engineer III

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Who We Are

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.

What We Offer

Salary:

$152,000.00 - $208,500.00

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.

As a Software Engineer at Applied Materials, you’ll dive deep into ground-breaking technologies—like machine learning and AI—to craft novel software solutions that solve our customers’ high-value problems. Our Software Engineers are responsible for designing, prototyping, developing, and debugging software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices to ensure quality and functionality. You'll develop software documentation and test procedures, troubleshoot software problems, and communicate with internal customers to understand project requirements. As part of our team, you'll contribute your expertise in intricate systems, deciphering code, and anticipating software behaviors to ensure Applied remains the leader in the semiconductor and display sectors.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop code for complex software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices
  • Develop software documentation and test procedures
  • Troubleshoot a variety of difficult software problems. Design and implement bug fixes
  • Define software specifications and test plans for simulators, test benches or the lab
  • Communicate with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, project schedule and software troubleshooting

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, computer science, information management, software/system engineering, cyber security or mathematics
  • 4–7 years of related experience
  • Proficiency and experience in C/C++, .Net, C#, Operating Systems, Networking principles, Algorithms, Multi-threading, RPC

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in a related field
  • Strong knowledge of industry best practices, key business drivers, and how your area of expertise integrates with others
  • Leadership skills to lead small projects as needed

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

Travel:

Not Specified

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 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 Accommodations_Program@amat.com, 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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Of the 140 jobs with this title on Talentify in California, 39 list pay per year.

Taking the midpoint of each listed range, the middle half pay 139,286–192,225 USD per year and the median is 163,500 USD per year.

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The median wage for Software Developers in California was 83.85 USD per hour (174,410 USD per year) in May 2025; the middle half earned 65.86–104.17 USD per hour.

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