2026 Summer Algorithm Developer- Bachelor's… at Applied… · Santa…

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:

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. 

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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. 

TEAM OVERVIEW:

Join our Applied Global Services organization as a Summer Algorithm Developer Intern, where you will build a Python based analytic application related to semiconductor equipment services. The team you will join develops models to improve Applied’s equipment performance as part of our service contracts. We work on improvement projects in the areas of output, defects, cost, and maintenance optimization.

We are looking for a curious, creative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn student to work closely with experienced engineers to explore real-world semiconductor equipment data, develop analytical logic, validate results, and design a user-friendly interface for broader adoption.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Data extraction. Collect and merge data from various databases.
• Data analysis. Develop scripts to analyze and plot data, enabling useful insights to be extracted.
• Interface design. Build a simple GUI or modify an existing GUI.
• Validation. Validate your application results with real-world data.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Strong Python programming skill. Experience applying Python to real-world applications is a plus.
• Excel proficiency.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with databases and data modeling concepts.
• Understanding of statistical concepts. Knowledge of semiconductor equipment or manufacturing is a plus.

REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related field
• GPA of 3.0 or above preferred

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

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.

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