About The Company
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions supporting the semiconductor and advanced display industries. The company develops sophisticated equipment and technologies used to manufacture the chips and displays that power modern electronics, including technologies supporting AI and IoT. Its engineering teams work across software, hardware, automation, robotics, materials science, and advanced manufacturing.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced C++ Software Engineer II to join the Common Systems Software team. This role focuses on developing software for control systems used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, including real-time control of robots, motors, generators, pumps, flow controllers, and sensors. The ideal candidate will have strong professional experience with C and C++ and the ability to work on complex software systems involving real-time control, embedded programming, motion control, multithreading, and hardware/software integration. You will contribute across the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and prototyping through development, testing, troubleshooting, and customer support.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop software for complex semiconductor equipment control systems
- Develop and maintain high-quality C and C++ software
- Troubleshoot complex software problems and implement effective bug fixes
- Design and prototype software user interfaces
- Develop software specifications and technical documentation
- Create test plans for simulators, test benches, and laboratory environments
- Develop and maintain software documentation and test procedures
- Analyze software behavior and troubleshoot issues across complex systems
- Work with internal and external customers to understand requirements
- Support software troubleshooting and project scheduling activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable software solutions
- Apply technical judgment to evaluate multiple possible solutions
- Contribute to software technologies involving control systems, data collection, analytics, and machine learning where applicable
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with 3+ years of professional experience
- OR Master's degree in a related technical field with 1+ year of professional experience
- Professional experience programming in C and C++
- Strong understanding of software development principles and debugging techniques
- Ability to solve moderately difficult to complex technical problems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to evaluate information from multiple technical sources and develop effective solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively and build consensus across engineering teams
Preferred Skills
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
- Real-time control systems
- Motion control
- Embedded software development
- Multithreaded programming
- CAN Bus
- C#.NET
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- MATLAB
- Hardware/software integration
- Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
- Robotics and automated control systems
Pay range and compensation package
- Annual salary range of $124,000–$171,000
- Comprehensive employee benefits
- Potential eligibility for bonus and stock award programs
- Supportive learning and professional development environment
- Opportunities to work with advanced semiconductor and materials engineering technologies
- Full-time regular employment
- No travel required
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Equal Opportunity Statement
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The company also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants who need assistance during the application process.
