Software Engineer - Temporary Position

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location:

Rehovot,ISR

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

As a Software Engineer at Applied Materials, you’ll dive deep into ground-breaking technologies—like machine learning and AI—to craft novel software solutions that solve our customers’ high-value problems. Our Software Engineers are responsible for designing, prototyping, developing, and debugging software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices to ensure quality and functionality. You'll develop software documentation and test procedures, troubleshoot software problems, and communicate with internal customers to understand project requirements. As part of our team, you'll contribute your expertise in intricate systems, deciphering code, and anticipating software behaviors to ensure Applied remains the leader in the semiconductor and display sectors.

Join a team building and optimizing advanced image processing software for high-throughput, real-world systems. Work alongside experienced engineers on production-grade solutions, gaining hands-on experience in software development, algorithms, and system-level performance optimization.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll grow quickly through close mentorship from experienced engineers while contributing to real production systems with demanding performance requirements.

This is a temporary role - up to 1.5 years, offering a strong opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary, system-level environment.

This role provides hands-on experience in profiling, optimization, refactoring, and feature development, with exposure to end-to-end system behavior—across software, algorithms, and hardware-aware components.

You’ll utilize Claude code and take ownership of meaningful features that reach production, using modern development tools to improve quality, performance, and maintainability.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and implement features in existing image processing and high-throughput data systems
• Improve performance through profiling, optimization, refactoring, and clean architecture practices
• Contribute to classical and AI-assisted image processing solutions
• Analyze complex interactions between software and algorithms to identify bottlenecks and reliability issues
• Work across the full development lifecycle: development, integration, testing, and deployment
• Collaborate in a Scrum/Agile team environment
• Use modern development and GenAI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to improve delivery speed and quality
  
  

What you should have?

• B.Sc. in Computer Science (or equivalent) from a recognized university — must
• Solid understanding of OOP principles
• Experience with Java / Python / C# / C++
• Strong problem-solving, system analysis, and debugging skills
• 1–3 years of professional software development experience — advantage
• Experience with embedded systems — advantage
• Experience working with GenAI tools — strong advantage
  
  

Who we are?

Applied Materials Israel is home to the Process Diagnostics and Control business unit (PDC). Based in Rehovot, we develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision-based metrology and inspection products that are essential elements in wafer fabrication. By playing a significant role in enabling the production of the next generation of microchips, our expertise enables our customers to transform possibilities into reality.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.