Applied Materials · 22 hours ago
Software Product Manager
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$163K/yr - $224K/yr
7+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions. We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the development of innovative, data-driven software solutions for the semiconductor domain, managing the product lifecycle from vision to adoption.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Customer-Centric Problem Definition Work closely with customers and end users to identify high-value problems and requirements.Develop value chain diagrams tailored to customer scenarios
Product Requirements & Documentation Lead creation of Product Requirement Documents (PRD) and Software Requirement Specifications (SRS).Translate customer needs into actionable technical and functional requirements
Roadmap & Market Strategy Define product vision, roadmap, and marketing strategy aligned with business objectives. Conduct competitive analysis and market research to anticipate future customer needs
Cross-Functional Leadership Drive end-to-end solution development with global teams across multiple time zones. Collaborate with project managers, process engineers, system engineers, algorithm engineers, software developers, and UX designers
UX Design & Trade-Off Management Lead UX design efforts, including wireframing and high-fidelity prototypes. Manage prioritization and trade-offs between user experience, performance, and cost
Product Launch & Adoption Prepare product introduction materials, lead customer training, and manage adoption.Conduct technical review meetings and maintain product scorecards
Voice of Customer & Testing Provide R&D with VOC insights and alpha/beta testing feedback.Support iterative product development strategies
Mentorship & Technical Guidance Guide less experienced engineers in applying advanced techniques and technologies to complex systems
Qualification
Required
7+ years as a Product Manager for data-driven software solutions in the complex and data intensive domain
Proven ability to define product vision and strategy aligned with customer needs
Track record of translating ambiguous problem statements into clear, actionable requirements
Experience managing full product lifecycle and balancing technical feasibility, timelines, and market dynamics
Expertise in creating and maintaining PRDs and roadmaps
Strong understanding of VOC processes and ability to integrate feedback into product development
Skilled in competitive analysis, market research, and positioning strategies
Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration globally
Software system design and architecture knowledge
Familiarity with SaaS platforms, APIs, and cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Understanding of data modeling, ETL pipelines, and analytics frameworks
Hands-on experience with wireframing and prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe XD)
Knowledge of secure development practices and compliance standards
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities
Preferred
Master's degree is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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