Senior Architect

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: Bangalore,IND 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.     Senior Architect (Hands-On, Multi-Stack & Cloud Modernization) Role Summary We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Architect who can operate across legacy and modern systems, drive large-scale modernization, and remain deeply hands-on in building production systems. This role requires strong ownership, technical depth, and the ability to lead from the front through coding and execution. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and evolve middleware and API platforms with hands-on development Drive modernization from legacy MVC / monolithic applications to microservices and cloud-native architectures Develop Python-based microservices (FastAPI) and APIs using REST, gRPC, and GraphQL Own system architecture across application, data, and integration layers Partner with platform teams on Kubernetes/OpenShift, CI/CD pipelines, scalability, observability, and reliability Drive adoption of GenAI-assisted development for code generation, refactoring, SQL optimization, and developer productivity Lead resolution of complex production issues (performance, data, integrations) Mentor engineers through coding, design sessions, and hands-on guidance Act as a technical bridge between stakeholders and delivery teams, ensuring alignment and execution

Hands-On Expectations (Mandatory) Writes production-grade code on a regular basis (not a review-only role) Personally builds critical services, PoCs, and complex features Deep involvement in debugging, performance tuning, and root cause analysis Strong expertise in SQL optimization (CTEs, complex queries, performance tuning) Contributes to CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and operational improvements Practices pair programming and deep code reviews Uses AI developer tools actively in daily engineering workflows

Required Qualifications 15+ years of experience in software engineering with strong architectural depth Proven experience leading teams or multiple squads with delivery ownership Strong hands-on experience in: Python (FastAPI) microservices API design (REST, gRPC, GraphQL) Relational databases (Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)

Experience in cloud-native development and Kubernetes environments Hands-on usage of GenAI tools (Copilot, Claude, Codex, etc.) Strong debugging, system design, and performance optimization skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Leadership & Mindset Strong ownership mindset — drives execution, not just design Leads by example through hands-on contributions Comfortable working in ambiguous environments with evolving architecture Focus on pragmatic decision-making and delivery outcomes

Qualification 10+ years of experience

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: No Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.