Senior Software QA Engineer — Test Automation & DevOps

Applied Materials

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 124,000 - 171,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Software QA Engineer to design, develop, and execute test plans for software applications and system components. You will build test automation, validate tools, and document software quality improvements.

Collaborate with engineering, product stakeholders, and customers to understand requirements, support DevOps, and contribute to build and release processes. A strong foundation in CS and hands-on testing is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science or 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 debugging techniques.
Knowledge of software testing concepts, automation frameworks, or QA methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute test plans for software apps and components.
Develop and maintain test automation and validation tools.
Analyze defects, troubleshoot, and contribute to fixes.
Support simulators, test benches, and lab environments.
Collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and customers to understand requirements.
Contribute to build, release, and DevOps processes.
Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement.