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# Algorithm Developer

- **Company:** Applied Materials
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $161,000.0 - $221,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Signal Processing, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e8ccd9dec690f1e7

## About the Role

M.S. with 3-5 yrs of experience or Ph.D. degree in Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field with a strong aptitude in Math, programming and signal processing. Broad STEM background is desired. Exceptional Bachelor degree holders are considered
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Strong critical thinking, analytical and troubleshooting skills
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Excellent communication skills. Great team player. Work to build consensus
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Self-motivated to achieve objectives and meet deadlines under moderate level of guidance and direction
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Experience with creating projects outside of class using a programming language (e.g. Python, Java, Matlab, or other languages traditionally used for computational data analysis) is desired
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Familiar with statistical data analytics techniques. Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
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Experience with building a control system is a plus
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Have general knowledge of and/or exposure to semiconductor industry, process and/or metrology is a plus

## Description

The metrology and process control team in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) is responsible for developing cutting-edge nanometer-scale process control products used to control the manufacturing process of the most-advanced semiconductor chips, many of which are inside everyday electronic devices. We are actively recruiting for a product development engineer to join our team.
Responsibilities
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Develop in situ metrology and process control products to provide real time process control on CMP tools
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Interface with internal teams to define system requirements
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Develop C&F system with other team members and conduct exploratory experiments
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Develop algorithms to control various aspects of CMP process
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Develop hardware and software integration specifications and support system level debugging
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Work closely with other internal teams to bring product from C&F stage to production release
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Serve as the central technical resource for other internal teams on CMP metrology and process control related issues
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Collaborate with other teams and troubleshoot a variety of complex problems, resolve a variety of difficult process engineering and customer product issues
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Generate internal and external documentation, presentations and technical reports
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Travel to customer sites to implement new technologies and products


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