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New College Grad - Algorithm Developer III - PhD (Winter 2026 Start) at Applied Materials

Department: Engineering

Compensation

$161,000 – $221,000/yr

Setup
On-site
Location
California
Type
Full-time
Level
not_specified
Posted

Description

Applied Materials is hiring a full-time Algorithm Developer for its Rocket team in Santa Clara, California. The role develops automated systems that ingest and process high-volume semiconductor manufacturing sensor data, identify physics-based relationships, and build predictive and control models using first-principles physics and machine learning, including physics-informed neural networks. Responsibilities include data pipelines, software modules, ML surrogates, simulation models, control-systems applications, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant quantitative discipline or a master’s degree with at least two years of relevant industry or research experience, and offers a salary of $161,000 to $221,000.

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