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Software Engineer V

Applied Materials
Applied Materials Salary
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026
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:

$180,000.00 - $247,500.00

Location:

Rochester,NY, Santa Clara,CA

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.

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:

  • Design and develop code for large scale complex software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and device from scratch
  • Technically lead or execute complex software projects; lead project teams to achieve milestones and objectives 
  • Understand the need or desire of the internal and external customers
  • Communicate with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, project schedule and software troubleshooting
  • Troubleshoot a wide range of significantly complex software problems; perform tests on code and enhancements
  • Define software specifications and test plan for lab tools
  • Contribute to technical review boards for assigned programs, and contribute to the development of functional strategy  

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, computer science, information management, software/system engineering, cyber security or mathematics
  • 10–15 years of related experience 
  • Extensive and highly regarded technical and leadership expertise in your field
  • Experience in embedded systems programming using C and C  in RTOS environments

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in a related field  
  • Broad knowledge of other disciplines within your function (in addition to in-depth expertise in your own discipline) 
  • Experience impacting functional strategy, as well as the direction and resource allocation for programs, projects, or services
  • Knowledge of the semi-conductor industry and manufacturing systems control over interfaces such as EtherCAT 
  • Experience modeling system behavior and control through Python

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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 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 Accommodations_Program@amat.com, 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.

Salary : $180,000 - $247,500

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