The role:

We are seeking a hands-on DevOps team leader to join the Automation Products Group (APG) CTO organization. You will play a crucial role in leading the creation of a new DevOps team serving a variety of market leading SmartFactory ® applications from Applied Material’s Automation Products Group.

This role will require you to be fully hands-on, leading by coding, to improve customer value and drive the growth of our software business.

What’s in it for you?

You will have the opportunity to guide and lead the development of a new DevOps team, enabling faster release cycles, improved quality, and enhanced customer experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop groundbreaking industrial software products and support innovative business models for accelerated growth.

Going beyond raw engineering capabilities in our global and complex organizational landscape, to be able to influence leadership to enact deep-cutting transformative modernization programs, a Director or Member of Technical Staff (MTS) career path opportunities will become available to you as you grow in this role.

Our group:

APG’s CTO organization focuses on defining and executing the technology vision, strategy, and innovation within the Automation Products Group. As part of this team, you will collaborate with other experts in software engineering, product management, and business development to identify opportunities, drive innovation, and deliver cutting-edge solutions for our customers in the Semiconductor, Pharma and other high-tech industries.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the creation of a new DevOps team, transitioning from siloed monoliths to agile, modular, and streamlined software offerings. Design, implement, and deploy DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-enabled engineering environments. Contribute to the development of new software offerings and support organizational and architectural changes required for transitioning to VPC deployments and SaaS versions of existing products. Provide architectural and code contributions to new product initiatives and support the adoption of modern operational standards and technologies. Provide technical leadership to the DevOps team and directly manage its members.

Skills and Experience:

• Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical engineering B.Sc or MSc. + 3 years (minimum) hands-on experience in software development
• At least 2 years of experience in the management of DevOps Teams with a proven track record in building modern-era, cloud-enabled software organizations
• Expertise in Cloud Native & Hybrid-Cloud Software Architectures, Event-Driven, Micro-Service Architectures, as well as observability and remote monitoring.
• Experience with DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployment scenarios.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities in a global, English-first language environment.

Who we are?

The Automation Products Group (APG) is a part of Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions. APG focuses on delivering factory automation products under the SmartFactory® product suite, catering to leading manufacturers in the semiconductor and other high-tech industries. Our solutions empower customers to optimize their production processes, enhance efficiency, and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

By providing cutting-edge software and hardware products, we aim to revolutionize the way factories operate, paving the way for the next generation of smart manufacturing.

Embark on an exciting journey to transform our organization and contribute to the development of groundbreaking industrial software products that will drive our growth and success.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

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Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.