Software QA Engineer III (E3)

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Software QA Engineer III in Santa Clara, CA. The engineer develops, tests and maintains software used in semiconductor equipment and related systems.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and execute test plans for software applications and system components.
• Develop and maintain test automation, validation tools and software documentation.
• Analyze software defects, troubleshoot issues and contribute to bug fixes and quality improvements.
• Support the development of simulators, test benches and laboratory test environments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, product stakeholders and customers to understand requirements and support project execution.
• Contribute to software build, release and DevOps processes to improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, mathematics or a related technical field.
• 4-7 years of related experience.
• Preferred: internship, academic project or research experience in software development, testing or automation; preferred also: Master's degree in a related field.

Required skills

• Programming in one or more languages such as Python, Java or C++.
• Understanding of software development fundamentals, data structures, algorithms and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with operating systems, multithreading and software debugging.
• Basic knowledge of software testing concepts, automation frameworks or quality assurance methodologies.
• Preferred: Git, CI/CD tools, DevOps practices, embedded systems, distributed systems or hardware-software integration.

What we offer

• Salary of $124,000 to $171,000 depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program.