Senior Software PM: Cross-Functional Programs

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock award program

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a senior software program manager to lead complex, multi-quarter programs spanning cross-functional engineering teams and critical customer deliverables in Santa Clara, CA.

You will own end-to-end program execution, translate business requirements into actionable roadmaps, and drive system-level problem solving across software, hardware, and product domains to deliver robust, scalable solutions for advanced equipment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development or equipment-control software development.
• 3+ years leading complex technical projects or programs in a product engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, system architecture, and large-scale engineering programs.
• Demonstrated success delivering cross-functional programs involving software, hardware, systems, and product stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive execution, manage ambiguity, and deliver results in fast-paced, customer-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-quarter software programs spanning cross-functional engineering teams and critical customer deliverables.
• Own end-to-end program execution: planning, prioritization, risk management, validation, and release.
• Translate business and customer requirements into actionable technical roadmaps, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Drive system-level problem solving across software, hardware, and engineering domains to deliver robust, scalable solutions for advanced equipment.
• Identify and resolve technical and programmatic dependencies, balancing product priorities, schedules, and quality objectives.
• Champion engineering excellence, operational rigor, and continuous improvement across development processes.

Skills

Software development

Program management

Lifecycle workflows

Cross-functional leadership

Agile/Scrum

Education

Doctorate (Academic) degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Java

C++

Real-time systems

Distributed software

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a senior software program manager to lead complex, multi-quarter programs spanning cross-functional engineering teams and critical customer deliverables in Santa Clara, CA.

You will own end-to-end program execution, translate business requirements into actionable roadmaps, and drive system-level problem solving across software, hardware, and product domains to deliver robust, scalable solutions for advanced equipment.