Software QA Engineer IV

Key Responsibilities

1. Debugs a wide range of complex software products through the use of systematic tests to develop, apply and maintain quality standards for company products.

2. Performs software tests on code and enhancements. Develops, modifies and executes software test plans, with limited to no supervision.

3. Analyzes and writes test standards and procedures

4. Maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software.

5. Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action.

6. Consults with senior development engineers in resolution of problems.

7. Provides feedback in preparation of technical appraisals of programming languages, systems and computation software. Assists in technically leading and/or executing complex software test projects.

8. Ensures quality computer integration into the overall functions of scientific computation, data acquisition and processing. May track new requirements for the QA division and suggest improvements. Prepares reports on developments for the benefit of the QA manager.

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

## Qualifications

### Education:

Bachelor's Degree

### Skills

### Certifications:

### Languages:

### Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

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## Additional Information

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### Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

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### Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

No

### Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

Salary Range:

$128,000.00 - $176,000.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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.