Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 15, 2026. Applied Materials scores A on the Alion truth index.
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
Location:
Rehovot,ISRYou’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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As a Software Engineer at Applied Materials, you’ll dive deep into ground-breaking technologies-like machine learning and AI-to craft novel software solutions that solve our customers’ high-value problems. Our Software Engineers are responsible for designing, prototyping, developing, and debugging software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices to ensure quality and functionality. You'll develop software documentation and test procedures, troubleshoot software problems, and communicate with internal customers to understand project requirements. As part of our team, you'll contribute your expertise in intricate systems, deciphering code, and anticipating software behaviors to ensure Applied remains the leader in the semiconductor and display sectors.Join the team that builds the real-time software at the heart of our semiconductor inspection and metrology tools. You will design and implement embedded software that runs close to the hardware, on FPGAs, SoCs and microcontrollers, and help our customers produce the next generation of microchips.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our Logic Design Group in the R&D Hardware department. You will develop software for FPGAs, microcontrollers and SoC devices as part of a multidisciplinary system, working side by side with hardware, FPGA, software, system and algorithm engineers.
What You'll Do
- Plan, design and implement the real-time embedded software for our high rate image digitizers and synchronizers using Xilinx FPGA, Linux OS and Arm controllers.
- Develop software that is aware of the hardware on one side and integrates with high-level software on the other, using modern protocols such as gRPC.
- Board bring up, debug and validate software together with hardware and FPGA engineers.
- Develop test tools in Python and use them to verify your work on the system.
- Write high-level and detailed design documents and take part in design reviews.
- Make key technical decisions that ensure the scalability and performance of our applications through clean code and solid architecture.
What You'll Bring
Requirements
- A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or an equivalent field.
- 7+ years of experience developing real-time embedded systems in C/C++.
- leading significant implementations, from architecture level to full implementation.
- Experience developing test tools in Python.
- Linux user-space experience.
- Experience writing high-level and detailed design documents, including UML modeling.
- Hands-on experience using AI tools to plan, implement and test code and deliver high-quality results.
Advantages
- Linux kernel-space experience.
- Experience building customized Linux distributions, such as Yocto or Buildroot.
- Hands-on experience with frame grabber technology and high-speed camera interfaces such as CoaXPress over Fiber (CoF) and Camera Link, preferably with Matrox grabbers.
- Ability to read and understand schematics and datasheets.
- Familiarity with FPGA and SoC devices.
Personal Skil ls
- A team player who can also take full ownership and work independently, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong debugging skills, a self-learning mindset and the ability to dive deep into unfamiliar areas.
- Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to embrace new software development methodologies and processes.
- The ability to manage your time efficiently, switch context and work on several projects in parallel.
Why Join Us
- Broad technology: work in C, C++ and Python, on architectures such as ARM, FPGA, microcontrollers and different accelerators.
- Industry leader: work for a global technology leader in chip metrology and inspection.
- Interesting challenges: work on complex high-speed image digitizers in real systems.
- Strong team: collaborate with people who, like you, see challenges as growth opportunities.
About the Grou p
The Logic Design Group designs, implements and integrates applications from low-end to high end, covering every aspect our tools need:
- Complex digitizers with high-speed throughput and low noise.
- Accurate controllers and high-end synchronizers for our machines.
- High-speed, high-end frame grabbers.
- Algorithm enhancement for different applications in our tools.
We are a highly multidisciplinary group with a strong culture of teamwork. Our developers work closely with HW, FPGA, SW, System and Algo developers.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
NoApplied 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.