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# Software QA Engineer

- **Company:** Applied Materials
- **Location:** Gloucester, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $108,000.0 - $148,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Software Debugging, Scientific Computating, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us497f195ac7ed530707134b5add23918c/eaa

## About the Role

* Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

 * Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

 * Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

 * Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

 * Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

 * Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

## Description

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 .
Key Responsibilities * Debugs a variety of complex software products through the use of systematic tests to develop, apply and maintain quality standards for company products.

 * Performs software tests on code and enhancements, with limited supervision.
 * Analyzes and writes test standards and procedures
 * Maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software.
 * Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action.
 * Consults with development engineers in resolution of problems.
 * Provides feedback in preparation of technical appraisals of programming languages, systems and computation software.
 * Ensures quality computer integration into the overall functions of scientific computation, data acquisition and processing. Assists in technically leading and/or executing software test projects.


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