Applied Materials

QA Engineer III (E3)

Santa Clara, CA,US, US

Applied Materials is hiring a QA Engineer III (E3) in Santa Clara, CA,US, US. Posted September 25, 2026.

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Job at a glance

Company: Applied Materials
Location: Santa Clara, CA,US, US
Pay: $124,000 – $171,000
Workplace: On-site
Employment: Full-time
Sector: Engineering & Technology
Posted: September 25, 2026
Apply by: March 24, 2027

About the job

Software QA Engineer

Role Responsibilities

Develop, test, and maintain software solutions used in semiconductor equipment and related systems. Key responsibilities include:

Designing, developing, and executing test plans for software applications and system components.
Develop and maintain test automation, validation tools, and software documentation.
Analyze software defects, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to bug fixes and quality improvements.
Support the development of simulators, test benches, and laboratory test environments.
Collaborate with engineering teams, product stakeholders, and customers to understand requirements and support project execution.
Contribute to software build, release, and DevOps processes to improve development efficiency and product quality.
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
4–7 years of related experience
Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Python, Java, or C/C++.
Understanding of software development fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
Experience with operating systems, multithreading, and software debugging techniques.
Basic knowledge of software testing concepts, automation frameworks, or quality assurance methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn new technologies.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Internship, academic project, or research experience involving software development, testing, or automation.
Experience with source control systems (Git), CI/CD tools, or DevOps practices.
Exposure to embedded systems, distributed systems, or hardware-software integration.
Experience developing test automation or validation tools.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel:

Not Specified

Relocation Eligible:

Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

Salary Range:

$124,000.00 - $171,000.00

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.