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
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Job Description – Senior C++/CUDA Software Engineer
We are looking for a senior C++/CUDA Software Engineer to join the ODC Software team, which develops high-throughput image processing modules in a distributed, high-performance CPU/GPU environment. The role involves designing and implementing advanced software infrastructure, optimizing GPU-based computation pipelines, and accelerating image processing algorithms using NVIDIA CUDA.
What’s in it for you?
This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative and technically challenging environment, where your ideas and designs will make a real impact.
Our Group:
The Optical Diagnostics and Control (ODC) Business Unit is a leading division within Applied Materials focused on developing advanced inspection and diagnostics solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. ODC drives innovation across hardware, software, and algorithmic domains, delivering high-performance systems that enable precise process control and yield enhancement. The team operates in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, balancing deep technical expertise with strategic agility to meet evolving industry demands. Joining the ODC Software team means contributing to impactful technologies that shape the future of semiconductor fabrication.
What you'll be doing:
- As a member of this core team, you will initiate, design, and develop enabling software for our next-generation high-end processing product.
- You will make key technical decisions to ensure scalability, performance, and GPU efficiency of our applications.
- You will contribute to the development of innovative products and see them launched into production environments.
What you should have?
Must-Have:
- B.Sc. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in C++ development on Linux with Docker containers.
- Proven experience in CUDA development and NVIDIA GPU programming for high-performance computing.
- Hands-on experience running and optimizing AI/ML models on NVIDIA GPUs, including model
- Strong understanding of GPU architecture, memory management, and parallel programming paradigms.
- Familiarity with NVIDIA profiling and debugging tools (e.g., Nsight, nvprof).
- Experience optimizing compute-intensive workloads using CUDA kernels.
- Team player with experience working in Agile environments, git ecosystem, and CI/CD pipelines.
Nice-to-Have:
- Experience in real-time image processing or working with high-volume data.
- Experience with messaging or IPC infrastructures.
- Experience using PyBind for C++/Python integration.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Not SpecifiedRelocation Eligible:
NoApplied 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.
Skills Required
- B.Sc. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 8+ years of C++ development on Linux with Docker
- Proven experience in CUDA development and NVIDIA GPU programming
- Experience running and optimizing AI/ML models on NVIDIA GPUs
- Strong understanding of GPU architecture and parallel programming paradigms
- Familiarity with NVIDIA profiling and debugging tools
- Experience optimizing compute-intensive workloads using CUDA kernels
- Experience in developing high-performance distributed systems
- Proficiency in Python
- Solid knowledge of CMake and complex build systems
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Experience working in Agile environments, git ecosystem, and CI/CD pipelines
Applied Materials Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Applied Materials and has not been reviewed or approved by Applied Materials.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards, with a 401(k) match structure and auto-enrollment described alongside participation in stock-related programs. The combination of matching and purchase discounts is presented as strengthening longer-term financial benefits beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision as well as life and disability protections, with additional support like EAP and virtual care. Onsite fitness/health centers in certain locations further reinforce the sense of a robust health and wellness benefits stack.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as broad, including flexible/unlimited PTO in some roles, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, and parental leave. Flex-time and flexible hours appear repeatedly as part of the overall rewards experience.
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What We Do
Applied Materials is the 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 a better future.
