Software Test Engineer

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

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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.

Title: Software Test Engineer

Location: Bangalore

Roles and Responsibilities:

As a Software test engineer, your primary responsibility will be to qualify new products and software enhancements to existing products as part of a cross functional team. You are required to verify and validate software changes for new products, enhancements and defects.

• Responsible for verifying that the software complies with the requirements and that the various customer use cases can be satisfactorily met by the software.
• Prepare and execute test plans for software releases, document and automate test cases to exercise the various features and capabilities of the software, identify and capture bugs and related information in the bug tracking database.
• Develop higher complexity test cases, test suite selection and execute all necessary testing activity required for a customer software release (negative and backward compatibility scenarios) per assignment, group objectives and product requirements.
• Work very closely with the project/baseline manager and development team to understand the architecture and design of the system and the interaction between various software sub-systems and components.
• Document, enhance and maintain regression test procedures over the lifecycle of the software.
• Manage customer system configuration and setup for new products/features. Use software simulators to run customer scenarios for new products/features.
• Review and respond to software issues and questions. Troubleshoot/validate issues reported from the field and submit bug tracking reports.
• Independently manage schedule for his/her projects and deliverables, seamlessly work with all key stakeholders to ensure delivery is never on the critical path
• Drive continuous improvements in testing processes, tools, and quality metrics

Experience, Skills and Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science/Information Science/Electronics
• Prior experience in supervisory control systems software

• Deep working knowledge of any of test scripting language JavaScript, C#, Python expected
• Familiarity with debugging in C/C++ or Java environments is a plus
• Minimum 1 year of experience in product software testing
• Strong understanding of SDLC processes and the QA lifecycle and methodology

• Knowledge of test automation and any of the automated testing tools
• Prior experience of working in global teams and interfacing with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to interact with extended teams spread across the globe
• Self-motivated and willing to learn new skills and technologies as needed
• Ability to meet objectives, goals and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Exposure to simulation tools or hardware emulators is a plus

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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.