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Applied Materials

Software QA Engineer

Posted 5 Days Ago
In-Office
Santa Clara, CA, USA
100K-137K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
Santa Clara, CA, USA
100K-137K Annually
Entry level
Debugs and tests moderately complex software products, develops and executes test plans, analyzes test results, documents findings, recommends corrective actions, and collaborates with development engineers to resolve issues. The role also supports software quality standards, technical evaluations, and integration with scientific computation, data acquisition, and processing systems. Provides informal guidance to new team members and requires 10% travel.
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Who We Are


Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.


What We Offer


Salary:

$100,000.00 - $136,500.00

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. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. 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. 

Key Responsibilities

  1. Debugs moderately complex software products through the use of systematic tests to develop, apply and maintain quality standards for company products.
  2. Performs software tests on code and enhancements. Develops, modifies and executes software test plans, under general supervision.
  3. Analyzes and writes test standards and procedures. 
  4. Maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software. 
  5. Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action.
  6. Consults with development engineers in resolution of problems. 
  7. Provides feedback in preparation of technical appraisals of programming languages, systems and computation software 
  8. Ensures quality computer integration into the overall functions of scientific computation, data acquisition and processing. 

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

  • Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

  • No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

  • Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents 

Impact

  • Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

  • Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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 [email protected], 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.

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Applied Materials Santa Clara, California, USA Office

3050 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United States, 95054

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