QA Lead - Software Engineer

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

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About Applied

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

Applied Materials India VeritySEM division manufactures top notch equipment using e-bean technology for measuring the critical areas in the wafer to validate the design to its actual structure for electronic chip.

The product combines both HW and SW technologies, while our division is focusing on the SW.

We are looking for experienced QA Lead engineer with passion for Quality and Semiconductor domain.

Our Team

We are 20+ members team in SW organization and has around 7 QA / AT engineers. We are responsible for quality and value for the SW versions released and to be released.

Responsibilities

Define and implement comprehensive test plans, test cases, and processes to ensure product quality.

Drive end-to-end system testing including functional, regression and performance testing.

Collaborate with development, product and apps teams to understand requirements and ensure testability.

Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, providing guidance on testing strategies and quality best practices.

Review test cases and QA deliverables provide constructive feedback and coaching.

Stay updated on emerging trends in software testing and QA methodologies.

Optimize QA processes for efficiency and scalability manage tasks and documentation using Jira, Confluence, and related tools.

Ensure timely bugs reporting, root cause analysis, and resolution tracking.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for testing processes and quality metrics.

Requirements

Minimum 8-10 years proven work experience in software quality assurance

Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes

Strong Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases

Strong leadership, team player, coaching and mentoring skills.

Experience in Non-functional testing

Experience working in an Agile / Scrum development process

Thorough Understanding of Software Development Life Cycles

Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Able to communicate with international teams and interfaces outside of local site

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical / computer engineering or equivalent technical Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Advantage

Semiconductor Domain experience

Additional Information

Time Type : Full time

Employee Type : Assignee / Regular

Travel : Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Skills Required

Test Cases, Agile Scrum, Software Development Life Cycle, Jira, Confluence, Test Plans