Senior Software QA Engineer - Test Automation

Applied Materials, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Software QA Engineer III to ensure quality, reliability, and performance of complex software products.

The role collaborates with development and cross‑functional teams to drive resolution and continuous improvement, with a focus on test automation and Gherkin‑based scenarios. The candidate should have strong knowledge of Agile practices, experience with Python‑based testing tools and TestComplete, and the ability to design comprehensive test strategies and

Qualifications

• Formal experience in software quality assurance within a professional development environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with test automation frameworks, automated test design, and test execution.
• Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and experience working in Agile environments.
• Ability to develop test strategies, analyze requirements, design test coverage, document results, and drive defect resolution.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with developers, product teams, and other stakeholders on complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Debug complex software products through systematic testing and quality practices.
• Design and oversee high-quality integration of software into broader scientific computing contexts.
• Develop, review, and refine test strategies, plans, standards, and procedures.
• Maintain documentation of test cases, results, defects, and quality metrics.
• Analyze test outcomes and defect patterns to identify risks and improve quality.
• Lead or guide testing projects, including automation efforts and cross‑functional coordination.

Skills

Software QA

Test automation

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Test strategy design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

TestComplete

Gherkin

Python testing

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Software QA Engineer III to ensure quality, reliability, and performance of complex software products.

The role collaborates with development and cross‑functional teams to drive resolution and continuous improvement, with a focus on test automation and Gherkin‑based scenarios. The candidate should have strong knowledge of Agile practices, experience with Python‑based testing tools and TestComplete, and the ability to design comprehensive test strategies and