Software Validation Engineer - Electron Beam Inspection

About the role

Applied Materials is looking for a Software Validation Engineer to join its product team building the next-generation electron beam inspection product. The role sits within the R&D group of a major new product, which develops the software and algorithm solutions powering Applied Materials' microscopy and inspection systems. It is a highly hands-on position focused on end-to-end test requirement creation and development.

Key responsibilities

• Play a key role in designing and developing the testing and qualification strategy for the detection and scan system domains of the next-generation platform.
• Create and develop end-to-end test requirements.
• Work closely with algorithm, hardware and system teams to design end-to-end tests and run them in the R&D lab using a software automation framework and the software you will develop.
• Take part in system design, architecture discussions and technical decision-making.
• Troubleshoot, debug and optimise complex backend and system-level issues.

Required profile

• BSc. in engineering from a recognised institute, preferably Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Good grasp of system-level understanding, physics and algorithms.
• More than 3 years of experience in a similar role across different products or companies.
• Ability to work with multiple teams and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Basic software development skills, including small-scale projects in Python and Java.
• Experience with source control and testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and software development processes.