Software QA Engineer III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a software test engineer to validate complex products. You will perform systematic tests, analyze results, and collaborate with developers to ensure high-quality software delivery.

The role emphasizes test design, documentation, and contributing to the overall quality of assembly and computation software within a leading global materials science company.

Qualifications

• Experience applying systematic tests to software products.
• Ability to write and maintain test procedures and results.
• Collaborates with development engineers to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Debugs complex software products through systematic tests to maintain quality.
• Performs software tests on code and enhancements with limited supervision.
• Analyzes and writes test standards and procedures.
• Maintains documentation of test results to assist debugging.
• Analyzes test results to ensure functionality and suggests fixes.
• Consults with developers to resolve problems.
• Provides feedback for programming languages and computation software.
• Ensures quality integration into scientific computation workflows.

Skills

Software testing

Debugging

Test documentation

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: $124,000.00 - $171,000.00

Location: Santa Clara,CA

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Debugs a variety of 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, with limited 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.
• Assists in technically leading and/or executing software test projects.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

Business Expertise

Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Leadership

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Impact

Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: Yes

Salary and Compensation

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.

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