Senior Software QA Engineer — Semiconductors & Automation

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks a Software QA Engineer to design, test, and maintain software for semiconductor equipment. You will develop test plans, automation, and quality metrics while collaborating with engineering and product stakeholders to ensure robust, scalable software.

Based in Santa Clara, CA, this full-time role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow your expertise in hardware-software integration within a leading global tech company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 4-7 years of related experience
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Python, Java, or C/C++.
• Understanding of software development fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with operating systems, multithreading, and software debugging techniques.
• Basic knowledge of software testing concepts, automation frameworks, or quality assurance methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and executing test plans for software applications and system components.
• Develop and maintain test automation, validation tools, and software documentation.
• Analyze software defects, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to bug fixes and quality improvements.
• Support the development of simulators, test benches, and laboratory test environments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, product stakeholders, and customers to understand requirements and support project execution.
• Contribute to software build, release, and DevOps processes to improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Python

Java

C/C++

Data structures

Algorithms

Debugging

Communication

Multithreading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD

DevOps

Test automation tools

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks a Software QA Engineer to design, test, and maintain software for semiconductor equipment. You will develop test plans, automation, and quality metrics while collaborating with engineering and product stakeholders to ensure robust, scalable software.

Based in Santa Clara, CA, this full-time role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow your expertise in hardware-software integration within a leading global tech company.