Software Applications Engineer - PDC

About the role

Applied Materials is hiring a Software Applications Engineer in its Process Diagnostics and Control (PDC) group in Mumbai. The PDC group uses advanced imaging, image processing and AI algorithms to detect, measure and classify nanometer-size defects and pattern variations in semiconductor fabrication. The engineer shapes the data products and drives their success in the field.

Key responsibilities

• Maximize the performance of Data Products through close technical collaboration with R&D, Algorithms and Product teams, and extend applicative expertise across CAD, design, process and inspection data sources.
• Ensure the applicative value and readiness of software and algorithmic solutions before and during field deployment.
• Drive adoption and integrated deployment of Data Product solutions at leading semiconductor fabs worldwide.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex field issues, providing rapid resolution and root cause analysis.
• Develop utilities and scripts (Python) for debugging, workflow automation and issue isolation.
• Prototype technical flows that turn multi-source data into new applications and insights, and translate customer feedback into product requirements and roadmap inputs.
• Explore and validate AI/ML approaches that advance PDC's data product capabilities.

Required profile

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, VLSI or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in semiconductor process and defectivity, with hands-on knowledge of CAD and design-based inspection concepts.
• Willingness to travel about 50% of the time to fabs globally.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Python, including building scripts, tools or analytical workflows.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and practical experience applying them to data analysis or product development.
• Comfort with GenAI-assisted development tools such as Claude and Copilot for code generation, debugging and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication with customers, field teams and R&D engineers.

What we offer

• Work on cutting-edge semiconductor technology with direct collaboration with customers and global R&D teams.
• A role with real product influence, where field learnings shape the roadmap.
• Dual career track: technical specialist or engineering leadership.
• Culture of ownership, innovation and continuous learning.