SW Engineer

Applied Materials India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Applied Materials India in Chennai is seeking a Software QA Engineer to design, prototype, develop and debug software for semiconductor equipment. You will create test documentation and ensure quality across complex systems.

The role involves building automated test suites with Playwright, performing manual tests when needed, and collaborating with internal teams and customers to understand requirements. This is a full-time, new college grad opportunity offering growth, relocation assistance,

Qualifications

• Familiarity with test automation and QA practices.
• Experience with Playwright is a plus.
• Willingness to work as a New College Grad in Chennai.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain test automation frameworks.
• Develop automated and manual test cases.
• Troubleshoot software issues and report defects.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to understand requirements.

Skills

Test automation

Playwright

Manual testing

Tools

Playwright

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.

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: Chennai,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.

Software QA Engineer

Your Opportunity

• Gain seamless exposure to different facets of technologies and functional areas (Utility development, functional integration, performancetesting, quality assurance,etc.)
• Grow horizontally amongst multiple products and solutions of varying complexity of size, scale and operations at enterprise level
• Grow vertically through the software product and solutions architecture and deliveries

Key Responsibilities

• Create and/or maintain test automation frameworks that use Playwright and AMAT internal tools (Non-UI)
• Create and/or maintain automated tests for the product
• Maintain test execution setup and monitor/report test results
• Write test cases and execute manual tests wherever required
• Use AI technologies such as MCPs, Copilot and Claude, and create AI agents for automating workflows
• Review and understand product code and provide insight on defects and root causes
• Create, review and understand engineering documents such as analysis, design, and requirement documents
• Design general test plan, test cases, system test
• Develop software test documentation
• Troubleshoot software problems of limited to complex difficulty levels
• Resolve customer‑reported issues in the product by working with customer support and directly with customers

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

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.