Senior Software Backend Engineer - Metrology & Inspection

About the role

Applied Materials is looking for a Senior Software Backend Engineer to join its R&D product team in Rehovot, Israel. The team builds next-generation software and algorithms for the company's metrology and inspection systems, which are used in wafer fabrication. The role is hands-on, focused on Java development, system-level design and building robust, high-performance backend services that interact with complex hardware-driven workflows.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop backend software in Java for scan-domain system flows.
• Implement and maintain core system logic that orchestrates scanning, sequencing and execution flows.
• Work with algorithm, hardware and system teams to integrate end-to-end scan workflows.
• Develop scalable, reliable and maintainable backend components using domain-driven architecture.
• Take part in system design, architecture discussions and technical decisions.
• Troubleshoot, debug and optimize complex backend and system-level issues.

Required profile

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in Java backend development.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex backend or system-level software.
• Experience working in Linux-based environments and domain-driven architectures.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, concurrency and performance considerations.
• Ability to work across domains and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.