Software Architect

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Software Architect to lead the design and evolution of complex enterprise software solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, cloud technologies, and modern software engineering practices. This role requires strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence engineering teams across multiple products and organizations.

The Software Architect will be responsible for defining technical vision, ensuring architectural consistency, driving innovation, mentoring technical teams, and delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Define end-to-end software architecture for large-scale products and platforms.
• Translate business requirements and non-functional requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Create and maintain high-level and low-level architecture designs.
• Establish architectural standards, design principles, and best practices.
• Review and approve architecture proposals, technical designs, and major engineering decisions.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the development lifecycle.
• Strong background of cloud native/Microservices
• Hands on experience in leveraging AI for SDLC

Product & Technology Strategy

• Drive technology roadmap and long-term architectural vision.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, security, performance, and maintainability of solutions.
• Balance business objectives, delivery timelines, and technical debt.

Engineering Excellence

• Lead architecture reviews, design reviews, and technical governance forums.
• Guide teams in implementing microservices, cloud-native, and distributed architectures.
• Define coding standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
• Champion DevOps, CI/CD, automation, observability, and operational excellence.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Product Management, Engineering Managers, Program Managers, QA, DevOps, and Architects.
• Communicate architecture decisions to both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Collaborate across global teams and influence architectural direction across multiple products.

## Qualifications

### Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

### Skills

### Certifications:

### Languages:

### Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

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## Additional Information

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### Shift:

Day (India)

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### Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

Yes

### 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.