Global Software Support Engineer III - (E3)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Phoenix is seeking a software-focused professional to manage customer expectations during software releases, collaborate with engineering, and ensure high-quality product performance at customer sites.

The role emphasizes training, cross-team communication, and meticulous documentation to drive successful product introductions while supporting field teams and customers across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, written & verbal.
• Be a self-starter and able to self-manage priorities and workload.
• Focus on teamwork and delivering quality work.
• Document work activities in line with best known methods (BKM).

Responsibilities

• Manage customer expectations and issues with software releases, prioritizing requests.
• Troubleshoot complex software problems and collaborate with engineering teams to improve quality.
• Track software performance and feedback from customers to improve product software quality.
• Perform customer scenario validation for key enhancements.
• Interface with external customers for requirements analysis and scheduling.
• Develop field readiness and software readiness checklists for New Product Introductions.
• Deliver training for junior engineers and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Applied Materials equipment

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

Salary: $108,000.00 - $148,500.00
Location: Phoenix,AZ
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.

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

1. Manage customer expectation and issues with software releases providing a prioritized list of requests to business unit per platform. Independently learn and investigate customer's high value problem (HVP), systemic bug or software failures.
2. Troubleshoots a variety of complex software problems and broadly collaborates with engineering teams and peer groups to improve product quality.
3. Tracks software performance and quality at external customer sites. Actively feedback customer scenarios and use cases to software test teams to improve product software quality.
4. Performs customer scenario validation for key enhancements.
5. Interfaces with external customers for requirements analysis, prioritization and schedule.
6. Early engagement with product software development team on customer features. Develop Field Readiness and Software Readiness checklists for New Product Introductions.
7. Develop software training programs for Field/Lab techs/Manufacturing engs.
8. Deliver training for junior level engineers in departmental procedures, corporate procedures, and detailed product operation.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

Business Expertise

Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Leadership

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Impact

Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

Candidate should have experience with Applied Material equipment. The person that takes this role must have a high level of motivation and ability to self manage priorities and workload. Participate in after action reviews to determine root cause Be detailed oriented, curious and seek to understand Document work activities in line with BKM practices Able to manage many priorities and focus on what is most important Be a self-starter, and demonstrate ability to self-manage Excellent communication skills, written & verbal. Focused on teamwork and quality work

Additional Information

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

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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.

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