Algorithm Developer IV

Applied Materials; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Stock awards

Job summary

Applied Materials in Portland, OR is seeking a skilled engineer to drive modeling and simulation efforts for Mesovision deployments with Intel. You will translate customer requirements into analytical models and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on analysis, DOE activities, and delivering actionable recommendations to improve performance while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-growing, global technology company.

Qualifications

• Physics and semiconductor device understanding.
• Experience with modeling and simulation.
• Strong Python and analytical tool usage.
• Experience with statistical analysis and DOE methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and customer-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical bridge between customer needs and modeling solutions.
• Create and maintain MesoVision simulation models.
• Analyze customer use cases and DOE activities.
• Conduct spectra signal analysis and data integrity checks.
• Support onsite evaluations and customer demonstrations.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with AE, Product Management, and others.

Skills

Physics & devices

Modeling & simulation

Signal processing

Python

Statistical analysis

DOE methodologies

Customer-facing skills

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

Salary: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00

Location: Portland,OR

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.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the technical bridge between customer requirements, application activities, simulations, and the core modeling based solution, to accelerate customer adoption and successful deployment of MesoVision in Intel.

Modeling & Simulation

• Create, execute, and maintain MesoVision simulation models
• Analyze customer use cases and DOE activities
• Perform sensitivity, precision, and STD analysis
• Correlate simulation outputs with customer measurement results and TEM/reference data

Spectra & Data Analysis

• Perform spectra signal analysis and interpretation
• Monitor spectra stability and measurement integrity
• Conduct data integrity verification and log analysis
• Support root‑cause investigations and performance gap analysis

Customer & Evaluation Support

• Support onsite evaluations, JEPs, and customer demonstrations
• Participate in DOE planning, execution, and analysis
• Provide technical recommendations and troubleshooting support
• Drive customer adoption and ramp‑up activities

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Work closely with Application, Systems, AE, Product Management, and Core Algorithm teams
• Translate customer challenges into modeling and algorithm activities
• Support knowledge transfer and mentoring of new TCT engineers

Required Technical Skills

• Physics/Semiconductor process and device understanding
• Modeling and simulation experience
• Signal processing and data analysis
• Python and analytical tools
• Experience with statistical analysis and DOE methodologies
• Strong problem‑solving and customer‑facing communication skills

Typical Deliverables

• Simulation reports and model validation
• Spectra and signal analysis reports
• DOE recommendations and conclusions
• Performance gap analysis and improvement recommendations

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

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.

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