senior Software Engineer ic · Posted Jul 13, 2026

About this role

Applied Materials is hiring a senior-level Software Engineer based in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The posting calls out experience with Ray, Linux, Data Structures.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Work mode
On-site
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
AI Summary
Senior Software Engineer creates x-ray tomography recipes optimizing throughput and image quality, identifies system-level gaps for customer problems, and tests new algorithms. Requires expertise in control systems, Linux, and experimental physics with ability to work cross-functionally on mission-critical tasks.

Job description

from Applied Materials careers

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Location:

Hsinchu,TWN

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits

Key Responsibilities

  • Creates x-ray tomography recipes (parameters that include accelerating voltage, slant angle, and number of projections) that optimizes throughput and image quality for customer’s high value problems.
  • Identifies system-level gaps for customer’s high value problems (e.g., detector readout, system geometry constraints, etc.) and reports this back to the BU.
  • Helps test new algorithms with the customer’s datasets and determine development paths needed in algorithms. A bonus would be to help develop additional algorithms and scripts.
  • Serve as a technical systems expert, including debugging problems with EPICS (experimental physics in control systems) controllers and Linux challenges.
  • Works with business unit and customers to create new Design of Experiments (DOE) alongside customer on mission-critical tasks, such as dose reduction and dose monitoring.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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