Senior QA Engineer: AI-Driven Automation & Scalable Testing

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is looking for a Software Engineer QA in Santa Clara to drive scalable validation strategies and ensure high product quality across software systems. This role involves defining advanced quality engineering strategies with an emphasis on AI and automation, leading cross-functional initiatives, and providing technical leadership on quality challenges.

Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years of experience in software quality engineering, a Bachelor’s degree, and demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in software quality engineering or related domain.
• Deep functional expertise in quality engineering practices.
• Ability to apply advanced analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement advanced quality engineering strategies.
• Develop, execute, and optimize complex test plans.
• Provide technical leadership in resolving critical issues.

Skills

Software testing

Automation frameworks

AI/ML

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is looking for a Software Engineer QA in Santa Clara to drive scalable validation strategies and ensure high product quality across software systems. This role involves defining advanced quality engineering strategies with an emphasis on AI and automation, leading cross-functional initiatives, and providing technical leadership on quality challenges.

Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years of experience in software quality engineering, a Bachelor’s degree, and demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills.