2026 Data Engineer New College Grad- Bachelor's/Master's (Austin, TX)

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. 

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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. 

We are looking for motivated and curious New College Graduates who are passionate about building high-quality software and eager to grow in a fast-paced engineering environment. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy solving complex problems, continuously learning new technologies, and contributing to impactful products from day one.
As an NCG Data Engineer, you will work closely with our team to design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and applications. You will gain exposure to modern data environment practices while collaborating across teams to deliver reliable and efficient solutions.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and data pipelines utilizing python and cloud technologies
• Optimize data extraction, loading, and transformation processes into the data environment
• Ensure data quality and access controls are implemented consistently and according to data policy 
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure robust and maintainable code
• Continuously learn new tools, frameworks, and technologies while contributing innovative ideas to improve development processes
• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability by learning, unlearning, and adopting better engineering practices as technologies evolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, or related field
• Hands on experience with Python and SQL
• Familiarity with cloud services (GCP, Azure, AWS)
• Understanding of data engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms
• Exposure to REST APIs, data models and structures, and formats (parquet, avro, delta, iceberg) is a plus
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in team environments

What We Look For

• A growth mindset and strong curiosity to explore new technologies
• Enthusiasm to work in a dynamic, startup-like environment where innovation and ownership are encouraged
• Willingness to take initiative, experiment, and learn from both successes and failures
• Ability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-moving engineering culture

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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.

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 [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, 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.