Senior Software Engineer IV - AI for Semiconductors

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Software Engineer IV to design and develop software for semiconductor equipment. You will work on complex systems, contribute to ML/AI initiatives, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality solutions.

You will document software, test thoroughly, and troubleshoot issues while aligning with project schedules and customer requirements. A Bachelor's degree in CS or related field and 4–7 years of experience are expected;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 4–7 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++, .NET, C#, OS, networking, algorithms, multithreading, RPC.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop code for complex software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices.
• Develop software documentation and test procedures.
• Troubleshoot a variety of difficult software problems and implement fixes.
• Define software specifications and test plans for simulators, test benches or the lab.
• Communicate with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, project schedule and software troubleshooting.

Skills

C/C++

.NET

C#

Operating Systems

Networking principles

Algorithms

Multi-threading

RPC

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Applied Materials, Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Software Engineer IV to design and develop software for semiconductor equipment. You will work on complex systems, contribute to ML/AI initiatives, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality solutions.

You will document software, test thoroughly, and troubleshoot issues while aligning with project schedules and customer requirements. A Bachelor's degree in CS or related field and 4–7 years of experience are expected;