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, Chennai,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.

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Our Team

You will be part of a global software engineering team responsible for organization's equipment software, which controls advanced Xray inspection systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. The team works crossfunctionally with hardware, systems, algorithm, and field teams across the US and India to build reliable, highperformance equipment software.

Your Opportunity

As part of this team, engineers will work on software for complex electromechanical and Xray systems. For senior engineers and the lead role, this position provides strong opportunities to:

Influence system architecture and technical direction
Take leadership in organization's emerging Advanced Packaging initiative
Drive execution across C# and Python based systems
Grow new division and set the roadmap and priorities with organization's leadership
Work closely with global teams on nextgeneration inspection platforms

Roles and Responsibility

Technical ownership of major subsystems within APX software
Design and review software architecture for controls, hardware abstraction, and system workflows
Attract and build an engineering team with expertise in semiconductor inspection software and controls
Regularly communicate with core team on roadmap and strategy
Provide technical guidance and code reviews
Collaborate with hardware, systems, and algorithm teams on endtoend solutions
Drive best practices in software quality, reliability, and maintainability
Support system integration, debugging, and customer escalation

Our Ideal Candidate

Experience in designing high reliability software for automated semiconductor inspection
Understanding of team structural needs and demonstrated technical leadership
Strong problemsolving and debugging skills
Experience working on complex, hardwarecoupled software systems
Ability to work in a global, crosstimezone engineering environment
Clear communication and teamwork skills

Education & Work Experience

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science
Work experience - 10-15 years ( 70% Technical role + 30% Team Management)

Required Skills

Strong proficiency in C# and Python, or similar systemlevel programming languages
Experience with realtime systems, equipment control, or industrial automation software preferred
Experience interfacing with hardware (motion controllers, sensors, imaging systems, or similar)
Solid understanding of software design principles and objectoriented programming
Experience with Windows-based development environments
Strong math and geometry skills

Additional Qualifications:

Experience in semiconductor equipment, metrology, or inspection tools
Knowledge of Xray systems, imaging pipelines, or data acquisition systems
Experience with multithreading, performance optimization, and realtime constraints
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices
Experience working with distributed global teams and thoughts on best practices

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.

Lead Software Developer – Controls & C# ( X-Ray systems)