C, C++ Software Engineer II - Santa Clara, CA, United States
$124,000 - $171,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 18 June 2026 by the employer.
About the role
Applied Materials is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, prototype, develop, and debug software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices. The role sits within the Common Systems Software Department, which develops control systems for real-time control of devices including robots, motors, generators, pumps, flow controllers, and sensors.
What you'll do
- Design and develop code for complex software projects. - Troubleshoot difficult software problems, and design and implement bug fixes. - Design and prototype user interfaces. - Create software specifications, software documentation, and test plans for simulators, test benches, or the lab. - Interface with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, software troubleshooting, and project scheduling.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree with 3 or more years of professional experience, or Master's degree with 1 or more years of professional experience. - Proficiency and professional experience in C and C++. - Experience developing, prototyping, and debugging software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices. - Ability to analyze and solve problems in moderately difficult to complex technical situations.
Nice to have
- Experience in real-time control, motion control, or embedded programming. - Experience with multi-threading or CAN Bus. - Experience with C#, .NET, Visual Studio, or Matlab.
Skills: machine learning, AI, software development, debugging, semiconductor equipment
This role has been open 184 days — well above the 160-day median for Software Engineering Semiconductor roles.
Software Engineering Semiconductor · Infrastructure Platform
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Open roles in category
43
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Median days open
160 d
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Median salary
$210k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Applied Materials | All employers we track in this specialty (43 roles · 20 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 9 | 43 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 156 | 6250 · 144 employers |
| Median days open | 184 d | 160 d (+24 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $210k |
Skills observed across this category: machine learning, AI, software development, debugging, semiconductor equipment
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials (this employer) · 9 open roles · median 184 d
- KLA Corporation · 5 open roles · median 160 d
- NVIDIA · 5 open roles · median 171 d
- Infineon Technologies · 3 open roles · median 139 d
- Analog Devices · 2 open roles · median 50 d
- Lam Research · 2 open roles · median 158 d
How we counted: 43 open Software Engineering Semiconductor (Infrastructure Platform) roles from 20 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 26 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.
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