Software Developer – Controls & C# (X-Ray systems)

Our Team You will be part of a global software engineering team responsible for organization's equipment software, which controls advanced X‑ray inspection systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. The team works cross‑functionally with hardware, systems, algorithm, and field teams across the US and India to build reliable, high‑performance equipment software. Your Opportunity As part of this team, engineers will work on software for complex electro‑mechanical and X‑ray systems. For senior engineers and the lead role, this position provides strong opportunities to: * Influence system architecture and technical direction * Take leadership in organization’s emerging Advanced Packaging initiative * Drive execution across C# and Python based systems * Grow new division and set the roadmap and priorities with organization's leadership * Work closely with global teams on next‑generation inspection platforms Roles and Responsibility * Technical ownership of major subsystems within APX software * Design and review software architecture for controls, hardware abstraction, and system workflows * Attract and build an engineering team with expertise in semiconductor inspection software and controls * Regularly communicate with core team on roadmap and strategy * Provide technical guidance and code reviews * Collaborate with hardware, systems, and algorithm teams on end‑to‑end solutions * Drive best practices in software quality, reliability, and maintainability * Support system integration, debugging, and customer escalations Our Ideal Candidate * Experience in designing high reliability software for automated semiconductor inspection * Understanding of team structural needs and demonstrated technical leadership * Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills * Experience working on complex, hardware‑coupled software systems * Ability to work in a global, cross‑time‑zone engineering environment * Clear communication and teamwork skills Education * Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science Required Skills * Strong proficiency in C# and Python, or similar system‑level programming languages * Experience with real‑time systems, equipment control, or industrial automation software preferred * Experience interfacing with hardware (motion controllers, sensors, imaging systems, or similar) * Solid understanding of software design principles and object‑oriented programming * Experience with Windows-based development environments * Strong math and geometry skills Additional Qualifications: * Experience in semiconductor equipment, metrology, or inspection tools * Knowledge of X‑ray systems, imaging pipelines, or data acquisition systems * Experience with multithreading, performance optimization, and real‑time constraints * Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices * Experience working with distributed global teams and thoughts on best practices ## Qualifications ### Education: Bachelor's Degree ### Skills ### Certifications: ### Languages: ### Years of Experience: 2 - 4 Years ### Work Experience: ## Additional Information ### ### Shift: Day (India) ### ### Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time ### ### Relocation Eligible: Yes ### Referral Payment Plan: Employee Referral (Standard) 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.