SW Applications Engineer

About the role

Applied Materials' Process Diagnostics and Control (PDC) group in Mumbai, India seeks a Software Applications Engineer to shape and drive success of multi-source data products and AI-based solutions. Day-to-day work includes maximizing data product performance through customer use-case analysis, driving field deployment at semiconductor fabs, developing Python utilities for debugging and automation, and exploring AI/ML approaches to advance capabilities. The role requires ~50% travel to global fabs and offers relocation assistance.

What you’ll do

• Maximize performance of Data Products through deep understanding of customer use-cases and close technical collaboration with R&D, Algorithms, and Product teams
• Extend applicative expertise across multiple data sources (CAD, design, process, inspection) and beyond LINK to the full PDC product portfolio
• Ensure applicative value and readiness of SW and algorithmic solutions prior to and during field deployment
• Drive adoption and integrated deployment of Data Product solutions at leading semiconductor fabs worldwide
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex field issues, providing rapid resolution and root cause analysis
• Develop utilities and scripts (Python) for debugging, workflow automation, and issue isolation
• Conceptualize and prototype technical flows that convert multi-source data into new applications and insights
• Translate Voice of Customer (VoC) and field learnings into concrete product requirements and roadmap inputs

What you’ll bring

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, VLSI, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in semiconductor process and defectivity, with hands-on knowledge of CAD and design-based inspection concepts
• Proficiency in Python; experience building scripts, tools, or analytical workflows
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and practical experience applying them to data analysis or product development
• Comfort with GenAI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, Copilot) for code generation, debugging, and documentation
• Willingness to travel ~50% to leading fabs globally
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills — equally effective with customers, field teams, and R&D engineers

Skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge semiconductor technology and products
• A role with real product influence — field learnings shape the roadmap
• Dual career track: technical specialist or engineering leadership

Education

Master’s / Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, VLSI, or a related field