Senior Engineering Manager - Java

Applied Materials India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Technical Java Manager to lead a software development team and contribute technically across projects. The role combines hands-on coding with architecture, mentoring, and cross‑site collaboration across multiple time zones.

The ideal candidate has 14+ years in software development with Java, strong design principles, and experience guiding large-scale solutions while driving quality, delivery, and team growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in engineering (CE/EE).
• 14–20 years total work experience.
• 2–3 years people management experience.
• 12+ years in software development with Java and 8+ features.
• Experience with HLD/LLD design reviews, code reviews and SOLID principles.
• Experience with large data volumes and databases like MariaDB/PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical mentorship to teams and deliverables from requirements to code with quality.
• Define functional and design specifications, and verification plans.
• Lead a 7–10 developer team in a techno-managerial role (60% technical, 40% management).
• Interact with end users and stakeholders across time zones to ensure product success.
• Apply Agile and SDLC best practices to drive project delivery.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Team Leadership

Software Architecture

Agile

SQL

Education

B.E./B.Tech in CE/EE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

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

Location: ITPL Bangalore

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.

Job Title

Senior Technical Java Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for product software development team deliverables from requirements to final code delivery with required SW quality.
• Learn product domain and software to provide technical mentorship to teams.
• Expected to be proficient in programming and software development and managing teams of 7-10 developers.
• Ready to work in a techno‑managerial role with significant technical contribution from manager (60% technical & 40% management).
• Given the requirement, expected to define functional specification, design specification, implementation & verification plan.
• Require strong communication skill to interact and influence stakeholders as you will need to interact with the end users of the products and applications engineering teams.
• Expert in software development life cycle and exposure to Agile development methodologies.
• Will effectively work in a multi‑site environment, with teams across time zones.
• Go‑getter attitude.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / master’s degree in engineering with CE / EE background with 14-20 years of total work experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in people management.
• Minimum of 12-year experience in software development with exposures to bug fixing, maintenance, continuous integration releases & working in complex systems.
• Minimum experience of 10+ years in development; well‑versed with Java, 8+ features (hands on coding & design standards).
• Minimum experience of 2+ years driving / contributing towards HLD & LLD, participated in design reviews, contribution towards code reviews & coding practices (like clean code & SOLID principles).
• Minimum experience of 2+ years working with large volumes of data, databases like MariaDB, PostgreSQL etc.

Good to Have

• Minimum experience of 2+ years in cloud / cloud‑native technologies around containers & orchestrations technologies such as Docker & Kubernetes.
• Minimum experience of 2+ years driving architecture.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates in‑depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families.

Business Expertise

Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives.

Leadership

Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges.

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems.

Impact

Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub‑function.

Interpersonal Skills

Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.