Software Engineer IV

As a Software Engineer in the Applied Materials Photonics Platform Business, you will be working on software for highly technical and challenging smart glasses prototypes powered by various computing platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the necessary software to support driving smart glasses displays, including display control, sensors, wireless, and other peripherals (usually based on existing reference code provided by the platform manufacturer)
• Develop mobile applications to control smartglasses prototypes (usually based on existing reference design applications)
• Develop demo applications for glasses (usually simple scripted demos and videos)
• Develop software for on-device display correction, such as for color or distortion
• Develop software for custom test fixtures, such as display measurement devices

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• Strong expertise in Qualcomm platform based designs
• Experience in writing or modification of embedded software platform device drivers

Preferred Experience

• Strong fundamental experience of developing software running on embedded hardware design in complex small form factors
• Experience with rapid prototyping and reference designs
• Mobile application development
• 7 years minimum experience in embedded software design
• Experience in test script development (Python)

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field 

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity 

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

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About Applied Materials

In the Photonics Platform Business within Applied’s CTO group, we focus on waveguides for Augmented Reality displays. Our approach centers on harnessing state of the art materials engineering and semiconductor processing. To achieve this goal, we're seeking individuals with a strong background in augmented reality technology to join our expanding team.

With ~33,000 employees in 24 countries, Applied Materials offer an exciting place to grow and learn alongside some of the best people you’ll ever meet. We take deep pride in our Culture of Inclusion, and we celebrate the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences that help us build stronger, more resilient teams.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

Day (Canada)

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.