Software Engineer II at Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA

Summary: Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor and display industries. The Software Engineer II role involves designing, developing, and debugging software solutions for semiconductor equipment, with a focus on machine learning and AI technologies to solve high-value customer problems. Responsibilities: - Designs, prototypes and develops moderately difficult software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices - Designs common software modules and libraries for use across multiple products - Troubleshoots a variety of moderately difficult software problems - Designs and implements bug fixes - Defines software specifications - Suggests and implements improvements to the development and troubleshooting process - Develops software documentation - Contributes to technical review boards for assigned programs - Interfaces with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, project schedule and software troubleshooting Required Qualifications: - Proficiency and experience in C and C++ is required - Has excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to analyze complex information and explain in a straightforward manner - Has ability to solve problems in moderately difficult situations and drive solutions using technical experience and judgment - Thrives in a result driven culture - Has passion to contribute ideas, to influence others and to succeed - Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field Preferred Qualifications: - Programming experience in several of the following areas is desired: Real-time Control, Motion Control, Embedded Programming, Multi-threading, performance profiling, C#, .NET, gRPC, REST, TCP sockets, Generative AI, Visual Studio Required Skills: C, C++, Real-time Control, Embedded Programming Important Skills: Multi-threading, Performance Profiling, C#, .NET, gRPC, REST, TCP Sockets Nice-to-Have Skills: Generative AI, Visual Studio Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, Participation in a bonus and a stock award program