C, C++ Software Engineer II

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Learning and growth opportunities

Stock award programs (eligible)

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, and optimize complex software for semiconductor equipment. You will work on real-time control, embedded programming, UI prototyping, and ML-related features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience and offers opportunities for growth, along with learning and development benefits and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 1+ year of professional experience or Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and experience with real-time systems.
• Ability to design, develop, and document software for semiconductor equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop code for complex software projects.
• Troubleshoot a variety of difficult software problems and implement bug fixes.
• Design and prototype the user interface.
• Create software specifications.
• Create test plans for simulators, test benches, or the lab.
• Develop software documentation.
• Interface with internal and external customers for requirements analysis, troubleshooting, and scheduling.
• Develop software utilizing machine learning and AI to solve high-value problems for semiconductor equipment components and devices.

Skills

C and C++

Real-time control

Embedded programming

Multi-threading

CAN Bus

C#

.NET

Visual Studio

MATLAB

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s Degree + 1+ yrs exp

Bachelor’s Degree +3+ yrs exp

Tools

Visual Studio

MATLAB

Job description

About Applied Materials

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.

What We Offer

• Salary: $124,000.00 – $171,000.00
• Location: Santa Clara, CA
• Benefits: supportive work culture, learning and growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits package, programs and support for personal and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop code for complex software projects.
• Troubleshoot a variety of difficult software problems and design and implement bug fixes.
• Design and prototype the user interface.
• Create software specifications.
• Create test plans for simulators, test benches, or the lab.
• Develop software documentation.
• Interface with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, software troubleshooting, and project scheduling.
• Develop software utilizing machine learning and AI to solve high‑value problems for semiconductor equipment components and devices.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in C and C++ is required.
• Experience in real‑time control, motion control, embedded programming, multi‑threading, CAN Bus, C#, .NET, Visual Studio, Matlab.
• Problem‑solving in moderately difficult to complex situations.
• Analysis of possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.
• Taking a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build consensus.

Education

• Master’s Degree with 1 or more years of professional experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree with 3 or more years of professional experience.

Additional Information

• Time type: Full time
• Employee type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: No
• Relocation Eligible: No
• Compensation: The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity of our current team members. Candidates may be eligible for bonus and stock award programs as applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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