Software Engineer III

Team Overview

Applied Material's Common Systems Software team 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, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and develop complex software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices
• Design common software modules and libraries for use across multiple products
• Troubleshoot a variety of difficult software problems and design and implement bug fixes
• Suggest and implement improvements to the development and troubleshooting process
• Define software specifications
• Develop software documentation
• Contribute to technical review boards for assigned programs
• Interface with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, project schedule and software troubleshooting

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• 4 - 7 years in a relevant field

Technical Skills

Proficiency and experience in C++ required

Programming experience in several of the following areas desired:

• Real-time Control
• Motion Control
• Embedded Programming
• I/O (synchronous and asynchronous)
• Multi-threading, performance profiling
• C#, .NET
• gRPC, REST, TCP sockets
• Visual Studio
• Source Control
• Matlab

Leadership, Communication and Problem-Solving Skills

• Combines technical skills with effective relationship building and collaboration skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex information and explain in a straightforward manner
• Ability to solve problems in moderately difficult situations and drive solutions using technical experience and judgment
• Flexible and adaptable mindset which thrives in a results-driven culture

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

No

Referral Payment Plan:

None

U.S. Salary Range:
$132,000.00 - $181,500.00

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.

Client-provided location(s): Kalispell, MT

Job ID: Applied_Materials-R2516105

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-01T00:17:57