Senior SW Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

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.

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.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer, to join our versatile development team to upscale our software and build the next gen features and products.

When you join our team at Applied Materials, you become part of a strong and stable company that puts people first. We care about your personal and professional growth and offer many opportunities for career development within the company. You'll work on a complex system with many parts and architectures. This gives our developers the chance to become experts in specific areas, take charge, and influence design, architecture, and features. Our collaborative environment means you'll work with talented people from different teams and areas, providing great opportunities to learn, grow, and make a big impact. Additionally, you'll be part of our exciting roadmap to upgrade and integrate new technologies into our products, helping to revolutionize our successful line of products that are critical to the semiconductor manufacturing industry and breaking barriers for future technologies.

Our R&D group develops the leading tools of metrology measurements for the semiconductor industry. The developer in this position will join the development of our management system to operate and control complex distributed metrology measurements. Working in Agile R&D teams, closely with Algorithm, Image Processing, QA, Automation, System, and other R&D teams.

What you'll be doing:

• Design and develop solutions for a variety of software projects and features.
• Defines software specifications.
• Interfaces with internal customers for requirements analysis and schedule. Influence solution and requirements and work closely with product stakeholders and parallel teams.
• Collaborate with different development teams.
• Troubleshoots a variety of difficult software problems. Performs software tests on code and enhancements.
• Interfaces with external customers regarding software issues.
• Compiles data for regularly scheduled or special reports, analysis, and statements.
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

What should you have?

• Experience in implementation of complex software and great analytical skills
• 5+ years of experience in backend/server-side development
• Experience in object-oriented programming, mainly Java or C#
• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree
• Strong knowledge of system software architecture of large distributed systems
• Team player as well as being able to take full ownership and work independently.
• Passion about technology
• Eager to learn, ready to make wide impact

Advantages:

• Agentic coding LLM tooling expertise
• Experience in Java, SprintBoot
• Experience in Python
• Knowledge in Linux, Kubernetes and Dockers
• Knowledge in Front-End technologies (specifically - React and Type Script)
• Knowledge in semiconductors industry
• Familiar with Agile/Scrum methods

Applied Materials Israel is home to the Process Diagnostics and Control business unit (PDC). Based in Rehovot, we develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision-based metrology and inspection products that are essential elements in wafer fabrication. By playing a significant role in enabling the production of the next generation of microchips, our expertise enables our customers to transform possibilities into reality.

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

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.