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Software Engineer III

Applied Materials

Applied Materials

Software Engineering
Santa Clara, CA, USA
USD 152k-209k / year + Equity
Posted on Jan 8, 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:

$152,000.00 - $209,000.00

Location:

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.

About Applied

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver robust software systems.
  • Build and optimize data pipelines, ETL processes, and data integration workflows to ensure high data quality and integrity.
  • Develop and maintain APIs for data access, search, and analytics, ensuring seamless integration with frontend and other systems.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of reusable software components and data models.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to software engineering standards and improve code quality.
  • Implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with software development and data governance standards.
  • Contribute to the development of automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to ensure software and data quality.

Technical Requirements

  • Proficiency in Python programming with experience in frameworks like FastAPI for developing scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs.
  • Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch, including indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning for search and analytics applications, as well as integrating data from platforms like Databricks and Snowflake.
  • Familiarity with modern UI frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js, with the ability to build responsive, user-friendly interfaces and integrate them with backend APIs.
  • Experience in data engineering workflows, including building ETL pipelines, ensuring data quality, and creating reusable libraries for data processing and analytics.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure, along with DevOps practices like CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure coding standards.

Years of Experience
2 - 4 Years

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.