Software QA Engineer

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: Bangalore,IND

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Job Description

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.
• 5 - 12 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.
• Experience of software testing concepts, automation frameworks and 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.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Relocation Eligible: No

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.