Software Group Manager

We are looking for a talented Software Manager to manage our Platform Software Group. This group owns software development for new and exciting editions of our hardware product. This position requires great people and technology management skills with a strong technical background. What’s in it for you? When you join our team at Applied Materials, you become part of a strong, innovative, and stable company that truly values its people. You’ll work on a complex system with diverse components and architectures, allowing you to specialize and influence design, architecture, and features, providing you with great opportunities to learn, grow, and make a significant impact. Moreover, you will contribute to our exciting roadmap, which involves upgrading and integrating new technologies into our products that are crucial to the semiconductor manufacturing industry and breaking barriers for future technologies. Our Group: Software development group of multidisciplinary products in the field of semiconductors manufacturing process diagnostics and control. What you'll be doing: * Lead a group of 10-15 engineers. * Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance our software solutions. * Identify and promote refactoring and infrastructure changes. * Challenge design and code. * Manage planning and execution of this software group. * Lead activities involving several company disciplines. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software requirements and architecture. * Make an impact. What should you have? * A continuous learner who is passionate about software management. * At least 4 years of experience as software group manager. * Experience in C# or Java development. * Excellent object-oriented programming and software design skills. * Software development, analytical and problem-solving skills. * Experience in promoting and grooming other members. * Team-player with good communication, leadership and mentoring skills. * Self-learning and complex systems understanding ability. * Ability to innovate and drive technological advancements. * Fluent in Hebrew and English. Advantages: * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. * Experience of working in an Agile environment. * Experience in development of multi-disciplinary products. * Working in a global company or large-scale tech company. * Experience in semiconductors industry. Who are we? Applied Materials Israel is home to the Process Diagnostics and Control business unit (PDC). Based in Rehovot, we develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision-based metrology and inspection products that are essential elements in wafer fabrication. By playing a significant role in enabling the production of the next generation of microchips, our expertise enables our customers to transform possibilities into reality. ## Qualifications ### Education: Bachelor's Degree ### Skills ### Certifications: ### Languages: ### Years of Experience: 7 - 10 Years ### Work Experience: ## Additional Information ### ### Shift: Day (Israel) ### ### Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time ### ### Relocation Eligible: No ### 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.