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.
Control Systems Software Department of Applied Materials Varian Semiconductor Equipment business unit located in Gloucester, MA develops the software for the control system of semiconductor process equipment. This includes developing interfaces for advanced sensors, designing the data and control flow, creating algorithms for the optimal material engineering on an atomic scale and the real-time control of devices such as robots, motors, generators, vacuum pumps and flow controllers. Other aspects of our work include the design of the user interface, data collection, storage and analysis, machine learning and analytics, remote access and security.
Role Responsibilities: - Design, prototype and develop moderately complex software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices
- Designs common software modules and libraries for use across multiple products
- Develop software documentation and test procedures
- Troubleshoot a variety of moderately difficult software problems; design and implement bug fixes
- Communicate with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, project schedule and software troubleshooting
- Coordinate with Cross-Functional Engineering teams including EE, ME, Systems, and Physics to design and release solutions to high value problems
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as computer science, information management, software/system engineering, cyber security or mathematics
- 2-4 years of related experience
- Proficiency in C/C++, .Net, C#, Operating Systems, Networking principles, Algorithms, Multi-threading
Preferred Qualifications: - Strong conceptual knowledge of software engineering and a willingness to expand your capabilities
- A solid understanding of the industry's key business drivers
- Experience in the following areas is desired:
- Real-time Control
- Motion Control
- Microsoft Visual Studio
Additional InformationTime Type:Full time
Employee Type:Assignee / Regular
Travel: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.
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