Senior Software QA Engineer — Semiconductors & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Software QA Engineer to develop, test, and maintain software solutions used in semiconductor equipment. You will design test plans, implement test automation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software releases.

The role requires 4–7 years of related experience and strong coding skills in Python, Java, or C/C++. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD tools preferred.

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 Python, Java, or C/C++.
• Understanding of software development fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and OOP.
• Experience with operating systems, multithreading, and software debugging techniques.
• Knowledge of software testing concepts, automation frameworks, or QA methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; willingness to learn new technologies.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software solutions used in semiconductor equipment and related systems.
• Design, develop, and execute 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD tools

DevOps practices

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Software QA Engineer to develop, test, and maintain software solutions used in semiconductor equipment. You will design test plans, implement test automation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software releases.

The role requires 4–7 years of related experience and strong coding skills in Python, Java, or C/C++. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD tools preferred.