Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$132,000.00 - $181,500.00

Location:

Kalispell,MT

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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. 

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

Team Overview

Applied Material's Common Systems Software team develops the software for the control system of semiconductor process equipment. This includes developing interfaces for advanced sensors, designing the data and control flow, creating algorithms for the optimal material engineering on an atomic scale and the real-time control of devices such as robots, motors, generators, pumps, and flow controllers. Other aspects of our work include the design of the user interface, data collection, storage and analysis, machine learning and analytics, remote access, and security.

Key Responsibilities

Design, prototype, and develop complex software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devicesDesign common software modules and libraries for use across multiple productsTroubleshoot a variety of difficult software problems and design and implement bug fixesSuggest and implement improvements to the development and troubleshooting processDefine software specificationsDevelop software documentationContribute to technical review boards for assigned programsInterface with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, project schedule and software troubleshooting

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree or higher4 - 7 years in a relevant field

Technical Skills

Proficiency and experience in C++ required

Programming experience in several of the following areas desired:

Real-time ControlMotion ControlEmbedded ProgrammingI/O (synchronous and asynchronous)Multi-threading, performance profilingC#, .NETgRPC, REST, TCP socketsVisual StudioSource ControlMatlab

Leadership, Communication and Problem-Solving Skills

Combines technical skills with effective relationship building and collaboration skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to analyze complex information and explain in a straightforward mannerAbility to solve problems in moderately difficult situations and drive solutions using technical experience and judgmentFlexible and adaptable mindset which thrives in a results-driven culture

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.