Software Engineer III

at Applied Materials

Record last updated: 3/21/2026 10:39:05 PM

Current Days Open
21
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$152,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$208,500.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
1
First Seen
1/8/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$152,000.00 (Yearly)
3/21/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$209,000.00 (Yearly)
1/8/2026

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Full Job Description

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 - $208,500.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA Youll 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 possiblewhile 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. Were 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, youll dive deep into ground-breaking technologieslike machine learning and AIto 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 47 years of related experience Proficiency and experience in C/C++, .Net, C#, Operating Systems, Networking principles, Algorithms, Multi-threading, RPC Preferred Qualifications: Masters 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: Assignee / Regular Travel: No 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. We have seen a recent rise in recruitment scams and want to share some info to help you protect yourself during your job search with Applied Materials. Learn More

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