Senior Software Engineer, Machine Control & AI

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced software professional in Santa Clara to design and develop large-scale software for semiconductor equipment. You will lead projects, define specifications, and work with customers to analyze requirements and troubleshoot complex systems.

The ideal candidate has extensive Java/C# experience, strong CS fundamentals, and familiarity with microservices and AI-assisted development.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming, particularly in Java or C#.
• Experience with microservice architecture and related technologies.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted and agentic software development, including tools such as Claude.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop code for large scale complex software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and device with limited supervision
• Lead and execute complex software projects
• Define software specifications and test plan for test benches and the lab tools
• Communicate with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, project schedule and software troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot a wide range of complex, difficult software problems; perform tests on code and enhancements

Skills

Java

C#

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Claude

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced software professional in Santa Clara to design and develop large-scale software for semiconductor equipment. You will lead projects, define specifications, and work with customers to analyze requirements and troubleshoot complex systems.

The ideal candidate has extensive Java/C# experience, strong CS fundamentals, and familiarity with microservices and AI-assisted development.