Software Engineer

Applied Materials; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer for its Common Systems Software Department to design and develop real-time control software for robotic and lab systems.

The role focuses on creating control algorithms, UI design, data analytics, and secure remote access within a high-performance environment. You will work on complex software projects, troubleshoot challenging issues, and collaborate with internal and external customers on requirements and schedules.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C/C++ required; strong real-time/embedded experience preferred.
• Experience with multi-threading, CAN bus, and MATLAB is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Visual Studio and C#/.NET environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop code for complex software projects.
• Troubleshoot difficult software problems and implement fixes.
• Design and prototype the user interface for control systems.
• Create software specifications and test plans for simulators or lab setups.
• Interface with customers for requirements analysis and project scheduling.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Real-time control

Embedded programming

Multi-threading

CAN bus

C#

Education

Master’s degree with 2+ years experience

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years experience

Tools

MATLAB

Visual Studio

C#/.NET

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

Applied Materials’ Common Systems Software Department is searching for an experienced Software Engineer to join our team! Our department develops the software for the control system of our products, which includes the real-time control of devices such as robots, motors, generators, pumps, flow controllers and sensors. Our work also includes creating algorithms to optimize the material deposition and removal on an atomic scale, the design of the user interface, data collection, storage and analysis, machine learning and analytics, remote access and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develops code for complex software projects
• Troubleshoots a variety of difficult software problems. Designs and implements bug fixes
• Designs and prototypes the user interface
• Creates software specifications
• Creates test plans for simulators, test benches or the lab
• Interfaces with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, software
• troubleshooting and project scheduling

Technical Skills

• Proficiency and professional experience in C and C++ is required.
• In addition, experience in programming in several of the following areas is desired:
• Real-time Control
• Motion Control
• Embedded Programming
• Multi-threading
• CAN Bus
• C#, .NET
• Visual Studio
• MATLAB
• Solves problems in moderately difficult to complex situations
• Analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgment and precedents
• Takes a new perspective on existing solutions
• Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Works to build consensus

Education:

Master’s Degree with 2 or more years of professional experience, or

Bachelor’s degree with 3 or more years of professional experience