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
Location:
Bangalore,IND, Chennai,INDYou’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.
As a Software Engineer at Applied Materials, you’ll dive deep into ground-breaking technologies—like machine learning and AI—to 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. You'll develop software documentation and test procedures, troubleshoot software problems, and communicate with internal customers to understand project requirements. As part of our team, you'll contribute your expertise in intricate systems, deciphering code, and anticipating software behaviors to ensure Applied remains the leader in the semiconductor and display sectors.
Role Responsibilities:
- Analyze requirements, design, develop, and maintain complex software solutions.
- Own feature development from design through implementation, testing, and deployment.
- Define software specifications, architecture, and test strategies for new features.
- Troubleshoot complex software issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement robust fixes.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions to ensure high-quality software delivery.
- Collaborate with product management, cross-functional teams, and customers to understand requirements and manage dependencies.
- Drive engineering best practices, technical excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:
- B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in software product development.
- Strong expertise in Core Java and modern Java features such as Streams, Functional Programming, Concurrency, and Virtual Threads.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem.
- 4+ years of experience in software design, including HLD, LLD, OOAD, Design Patterns, SOLID, GRASP, Clean Code principles, and code reviews.
- 4+ years of experience designing and developing Microservices or SOA-based systems.
- Experience with event-driven architectures, messaging systems (like RabbitMQ), and asynchronous distributed systems.
- Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization.
- Experience using AI-powered engineering tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Rovo or similar tools to improve SDLC productivity.
- Working knowledge of Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites in the US, Taiwan and Korea as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Semiconductor or Metrology/Inspection domain experience.
- Experience in UI/front-end technologies (React, Angular, etc.).
- Experience with workflow orchestration frameworks such as Temporal, Apache Airflow, or similar platforms.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesApplied 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.Tech or M.Tech in Computer Science or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in software product development
- Strong expertise in Core Java, including Streams, functional programming, concurrency, and virtual threads
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem
- 4+ years of software design experience, including HLD, LLD, OOAD, design patterns, SOLID, GRASP, clean code, and code reviews
- 4+ years of experience designing and developing microservices or SOA-based systems
- Experience with event-driven architectures, messaging systems such as RabbitMQ, and asynchronous distributed systems
- Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization
- Experience using AI-powered engineering tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Rovo, or similar tools
- Working knowledge of Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Willingness to travel to customer sites in the US, Taiwan, and Korea as required
- Semiconductor or metrology/inspection domain experience
- Experience with UI or front-end technologies such as React or Angular
- Experience with workflow orchestration frameworks such as Temporal or Apache Airflow
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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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and wellness programs for employees and families, with coverage beginning on day one in many cases. On-site or virtual care options at major campuses further reinforce the breadth of support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Exempt employees are offered a Flexible Time Off program and U.S. teams observe 11 paid company holidays. These policies are consistently highlighted across official benefits summaries.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is widely available and presented as a core part of the U.S. package, alongside equity grants in many roles. These ownership elements are positioned as meaningful contributors to total rewards.
Applied Materials Insights
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.
