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# C, C++ Software Engineer II

- **Company:** Applied Materials
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $124,000.0 - $171,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Software Bug Management, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), CAN Bus, Software Documentation, Human-Computer Interaction, MATLAB, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Software Troubleshooting
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4BFB9206CD414588BF587FD45DEABB39/job/

## About the Role

* Proficiency and professional experience in C and C++ is required.

 * In addition, experience in programming in several of the following areas is desired:

 - Real-time Control

 - Motion Control

 - Embedded Programming

 - Multi-threading

 - CAN Bus

 - C#, .NET

 - Visual Studio

 - Matlab

 * Solves problems in moderately difficult to complex situations

 * Analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgment and precedents

 * Takes a new perspective on existing solutions

 * Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Interpersonal Skills

 * Excellent written and oral communication skills

 * Works to build consensus

Education:

Master's Degree with 1 or more years of professional experience, or

Bachelor's degree with 3 or more years of professional experience

## Description

Applied Materials' Common Systems Software Department is searching for an experienced Software

Engineer to join our team! Our department develops the software for the control system of our

products, which includes the real-time control of devices such as robots, motors, generators, pumps,

flow controllers and sensors. Our work also includes creating algorithms to optimize the material

deposition and removal on an atomic scale, the design of the user interface, data collection, storage and, 1. Design and develops code for complex software projects

 2. Troubleshoots a variety of difficult software problems. Designs and implements bug fixes

 3. Designs and prototypes the user interface

 4. Creates software specifications

 5. Creates test plans for simulators, test benches or the lab

 6. Develops software documentation

 7. Interfaces with internal and external customers for requirement analysis, software

troubleshooting and project scheduling


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