Software QA Engineer III

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Software QA Engineer III to develop, apply, and maintain quality standards for complex software products that support advanced semiconductor and display manufacturing. The role involves systematic testing, debugging, and collaboration with development engineers to ensure reliable, high‑performance software solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Debug a variety of complex software products using systematic tests.
• Perform software tests on code and enhancements with limited supervision.
• Analyze and write test standards and procedures.
• Maintain documentation of test results to aid debugging and software modification.
• Analyze test results to verify existing functionality and recommend corrective actions.
• Consult with development engineers to resolve problems and provide feedback for technical appraisals.

Required profile

• Functional Knowledge – conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Business Expertise – knowledge of best practices, integration with other areas, and awareness of competition.
• Leadership – acts as a resource for less‑experienced colleagues and may lead small projects.
• Problem Solving – solves complex problems and exercises judgment based on multiple information sources.
• Impact – influences customer, operational, project or service activities within own and related teams.
• Interpersonal Skills – explains difficult information and builds consensus.

What we offer

• Salary range: $124,000 – $171,000 per year.
• Location: Santa Clara, CA.
• Full‑time position with up to 10% travel and relocation eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits, bonus and stock award programs.