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C, C++ Software Engineer II

Applied Materials


Job Location:

Santa Clara County, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 124000 - 171000
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

$124000.00 - $171000.00

Location:

Santa ClaraCA

Youll 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 possiblewhile 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. Were 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.

As a Software Engineer at Applied Materials youll dive deep into ground-breaking technologieslike machine learning and AIto craft novel software solutions that solve our customers high-value problems. Our Software Engineers are responsible for designing prototyping developing and debugging software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices to ensure quality and functionality. Youll develop software documentation and test procedures troubleshoot software problems and communicate with internal customers to understand project requirements. As part of our team youll contribute your expertise in intricate systems deciphering code and anticipating software behaviors to ensure Applied remains the leader in the semiconductor and display sectors.

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
1. Design and develops code for complex software projects
2. Troubleshoots a variety of difficult software problems. Designs and implements bug fixes
3. Designs and prototypes the user interface
4. Creates software specifications
5. Creates test plans for simulators test benches or the lab
6. Develops software documentation
7. 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:
Masters Degree with 1 or more years of professional experience or
Bachelors degree with 3 or more years of professional experience

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

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 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.

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. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process please contact us via e-mail at or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at option 1 and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.


Required Experience:

IC


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Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.

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