Software Program Manager IV (E4)
$133,500 - $183,500 USD yearly
Originally posted 30 October 2026 by the employer.
About the role
Applied Materials is seeking a Software Program Manager IV (E4) to lead complex, multi-quarter software programs spanning cross-functional engineering teams and customer deliverables. You will own end-to-end program execution from conception and planning through release and deployment for advanced equipment.
What you'll do
- Prepare project plans and drive end-to-end program execution, including planning, prioritization, risk management, validation, and release.
- Manage project schedules, task details, and resource allocation across software, systems, hardware, platform, applications, field, and product management teams.
- Translate business and customer requirements into actionable technical roadmaps and align cross-functional stakeholders.
- Drive system-level problem solving across software, hardware, and engineering domains to deliver scalable solutions for equipment.
- Identify and resolve technical and programmatic dependencies, balancing product priorities, schedules, and quality objectives.
- Provide regular program updates to engineering leadership and key stakeholders while tracking cost and schedule performance.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of related work experience, or a Master's degree / Doctorate and 10+ years of related work experience.
- 10+ years of experience in software development or equipment-control software development.
- 3+ years leading complex technical projects or programs in a product engineering environment.
- Demonstrated success delivering cross-functional programs involving software, hardware, systems, and product stakeholders.
- Experience with Agile and Scrum development methodologies.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, system architecture, and large-scale engineering programs.
Nice to have
- Experience developing or managing software for complex equipment, industrial automation, robotics, manufacturing systems, or semiconductor products.
- Familiarity with equipment control, machine control systems, distributed software architectures, or real-time systems.
- Hands-on software development experience in Java, C++, or related technologies.
- Background transitioning from software engineering into technical program management.
- Experience leading global engineering teams and coordinating across multiple organizations.
Skills: program manager, equipment control software, project schedule, Agile, cross-functional
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This role has been open 0 days — well below the 51-day median for Technical Program Management roles.
Technical Program Management · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
361
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Median days open
51 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$152k
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| Metric | Applied Materials | All employers we track in this specialty (361 roles · 42 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 81 | 361 |
| Median days open | 38 d | 51 d (−13 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $152k |
Skills observed across this category: program manager, equipment control software, project schedule, Agile, cross-functional
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials (this employer) · 86 open roles · median 47 d
- Lam Research · 75 open roles · median 43 d
- Micron Technology · 36 open roles · median 139 d
- ASML · 20 open roles · median 65 d
- Teradyne · 18 open roles · median 42 d
- ASM International · 13 open roles · median 94 d
How we counted: 361 open Technical Program Management (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 42 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 30 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. Figures refresh nightly.