Tech Lead - Computing Software

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

Location:
Bangalore,IND

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.

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.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop automation scripts and tools using Ansible, Bash, and PowerShell for Linux and Windows platforms.
• Design and implement utilities for configuration management, deployment, and monitoring.
• Build solutions for system performance analysis, log parsing, and troubleshooting workflows.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to integrate compute solutions with storage, network, and virtualization platforms.
• Ensure compliance with security standards while developing automation and orchestration solutions.
• Participate in performance benchmarking and optimization for compute workloads.
• Create production and run procedure documentation, define and qualify full build books, and develop full subsystem Acceptance Test Procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, computer science, information management, software/system engineering, cyber security or mathematics
• 6-12 years of professional experience in software development and infrastructure-related projects.
• Core Development Skills:
  
  
  • Proficiency in Bash, PowerShell, and Ansible scripting.
  • Strong understanding of Linux and Windows internals.
  
  Platform Expertise:
  
  
  • Linux (Ubuntu): Services troubleshooting, disk/network analysis, log review.
  • Windows Server: Active Directory basics, GPO hierarchy, DNS resolution, user management.
  
  Infrastructure Awareness:
  
  
  • Microsoft Failover Clustering basics and troubleshooting.
  • Virtualization concepts (Proxmox or similar): resource allocation, HA, fault tolerance.
  • Storage fundamentals (NetApp FAS, NAS exports), performance analysis.
  • Networking basics: firewall policies (FortiGate), bandwidth testing (iPerf), packet analysis (Wireshark).
  
  Containers & Orchestration:
  
  
  • Understanding of Docker and Kubernetes concepts, pods, and orchestration tools (RKE, Helm).
  
  Performance & Monitoring Tools:
  
  
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Performance Monitor, Grafana, and Syslog systems.

• Exposure to CI/CD concepts
• Ability to analyze logs and troubleshoot across OS, network, and storage layers.

• Strong knowledge of industry best practices, key business drivers, and how your area of expertise integrates with others
• Technical Leadership / Mentorship skills