Software QA Engineer II Senior - (E2)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a software tester to ensure quality across moderately complex products. The role involves designing and executing tests, analyzing results, and collaborating with engineers to resolve issues.

A focus on documentation and adherence to quality standards is essential. The position offers full-time employment in a dynamic, globally leading company known for advancing AI and semiconductor solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience performing software tests and debugging.
• Ability to develop and modify test plans.
• Maintain test documentation and results.

Responsibilities

• Debugs moderately complex software products through systematic tests.
• Performs software tests on code and enhancements.
• Develops, modifies and executes software test plans under supervision.
• Analyzes and writes test standards and procedures.
• Maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging.
• Analyzes test results and recommends corrective action.
• Consults with development engineers to resolve problems.
• Provides feedback for programming languages and systems evaluations.
• Ensures quality integration of software with scientific computation and data processing.

Skills

Software testing

Debugging

Test planning

Documentation

Engineer collaboration

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary: $86,500.00 - $119,000.00 Location: Billerica,MA You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Debugs moderately complex software products through the use of systematic tests to develop, apply and maintain quality standards for company products.
• Performs software tests on code and enhancements.
• Develops, modifies and executes software test plans, under general supervision.
• Analyzes and writes test standards and procedures.
• Maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software.
• Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action.
• Consults with development engineers in resolution of problems.
• Provides feedback in preparation of technical appraisals of programming languages, systems and computation software
• Ensures quality computer integration into the overall functions of scientific computation, data acquisition and processing.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents

Impact

Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Relocation Eligible: No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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