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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.\nWhat We Offer\nSalary:\n$124,000.00 - $171,000.00Location:\nSanta Clara,CAYou’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.\nAt 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nDebugs a variety of complex software products through the use of systematic tests to develop, apply and maintain quality standards for company products. \nPerforms software tests on code and enhancements, with limited supervision.\nAnalyzes and writes test standards and procedures\nMaintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software. \nAnalyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action. \nConsults with development engineers in resolution of problems. \nProvides feedback in preparation of technical appraisals of programming languages, systems and computation software.\nEnsures quality computer integration into the overall functions of scientific computation, data acquisition and processing. Assists in technically leading and/or executing software test projects. \nFunctional Knowledge\nDemonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines\nBusiness Expertise\nHas knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market\nLeadership\nActs as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements\nProblem Solving\nSolves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information\nImpact\nImpacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies\nInterpersonal Skills\nExplains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus\nAdditional Information\nTime Type:\nFull timeEmployee Type:\nAssignee / RegularTravel:\nYes, 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:\nYesThe 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.\nFor 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.\nApplied 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.\nIn addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. 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