Software QA Engineer III (E3)

Description

The company makes equipment and services used to build most new semiconductor chips and advanced displays, and its work supports the growth of AI and the launch of next-generation chips.

You will join a global materials engineering business and help shape the technology that electronics depend on.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and upkeep software used in semiconductor equipment and related systems.
• Design and run test plans for software applications and system components.
• Create and maintain test automation, validation tools, and software documentation.
• Find software defects, troubleshoot them, and help ship fixes and quality improvements.
• Help build simulators, test benches, and lab test setups.
• Work with engineering, product, and customer teams to clarify requirements and support project delivery.
• Help improve software build, release, and DevOps workflows so development moves faster and products are better.
• Take part in code reviews, design discussions, and ongoing improvement work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, or a closely related technical field.
• 4-7 years of related experience.
• Strong programming skills in at least one language such as Python, Java, or C/C++.
• Working knowledge of software development basics, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with operating systems, multithreading, and debugging.
• Basic understanding of software testing, automation frameworks, or quality assurance methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a readiness to pick up new technologies.
• Clear communication and good teamwork.
• Preferred: internship, academic project, or research work involving software development, testing, or automation.
• Preferred: experience with Git, CI/CD tools, or DevOps practices.
• Preferred: exposure to embedded systems, distributed systems, or hardware-software integration.
• Preferred: experience building test automation or validation tools.
• Preferred: master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Conditions

Full-time, regular position based in Santa Clara, CA.

Salary falls between $124,000.00 and $171,000.00, set by location, hire grade, job knowledge, skills, experience, and fairness relative to current team members.

Travel is not specified and the role is not eligible for relocation.

For sales roles only, the posted range is target total cash, meaning base salary plus target bonus at 100% goal achievement.

The company supports growth at work and at home, and you will be encouraged to learn and advance your career while tackling customer challenges.

Accommodation requests for the careers site go through a separate HR channel and cannot be used to check application status.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes health and wellbeing programs.
• Possible eligibility for bonus and stock award programs, depending on the role.