Sr. Software Engineer (Java)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Karnataka; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Bangalore, India, is seeking a senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain advanced software for semiconductor equipment.

You will own features end-to-end, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help implement scalable, robust systems using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices in a DevOps-enabled environment. You will work with modern tooling and architectures, engage in code reviews, and contribute to architecture decisions, while traveling up to

Qualifications

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science or related field.
• 6+ years of software product development experience.
• Strong expertise in Core Java and modern Java features (Streams, FP, Concurrency, Virtual Threads).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem.
• 4+ years of experience in software design (HLD/LLD/OOAD/Design Patterns/SOLID).
• 4+ years designing and developing Microservices or SOA-based systems.
• Experience with event-driven architectures, messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka), and asynchronous distributed systems.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; willingness to travel 10% for customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements, design, develop, and maintain complex software solutions.
• Own feature development from design through deployment.
• Define software specifications, architecture, and test strategies for new features.
• Troubleshoot complex software issues and implement robust fixes.
• Participate in design and code reviews and technical discussions.
• Collaborate with product management and customers to understand requirements and dependencies.
• Drive engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Core Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Kubernetes

Distributed systems

Algorithms & data structures

AI tools in SDLC

Education

B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science

Tools

RabbitMQ

Kafka

CI/CD

GitHub Copilot

Job description

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

Location: Bangalore,IND

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:

• Analyze requirements, design, develop, and maintain complex software solutions.
• Own feature development from design through implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Define software specifications, architecture, and test strategies for new features.
• Troubleshoot complex software issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement robust fixes.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Collaborate with product management, cross-functional teams, and customers to understand requirements and manage dependencies.
• Drive engineering best practices, technical excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in software product development.
• Strong expertise in Core Java and modern Java features such as Streams, Functional Programming, Concurrency, and Virtual Threads.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem.
• 4+ years of experience in software design, including HLD, LLD, OOAD, Design Patterns, SOLID, GRASP, Clean Code principles, and code reviews.
• 4+ years of experience designing and developing Microservices or SOA-based systems.
• Experience with event-driven architectures, messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka), and asynchronous distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization.
• Experience using AI-powered engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Rovo, or similar tools to improve SDLC productivity.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites in the US, Taiwan and Korea as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Semiconductor or Metrology/Inspection domain experience.
• Experience in UI/front-end technologies (React, Angular, etc.).
• Experience with workflow orchestration frameworks such as Temporal, Apache Airflow, or similar platforms.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% 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.