Director, IT Advanced Analytics and Data Solutions
$218.5k - $300.5kApplied Materials, Inc.
- # Director, IT Advanced Analytics and Data SolutionsApplylocations: Santa Clara,CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2620302**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**Salary:$218,500.00 - $300,500.00Location:Santa Clara,CAYou’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.**Position Overview**Applied Materials is seeking an exceptional engineering leader to drive the modernization and continuous improvement of our API engineering, developer productivity, and test automation capabilities. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, this leader will oversee a large-scale distributed engineering organization, championing cloud-native architecture, AI-driven development practices, and a high-velocity delivery culture across 750+ engineers.The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading complex, enterprise-scale technology transformations, building and inspiring high-performing teams, and delivering measurable business outcomes through technology. You thrive at the intersection of technical depth and organizational leadership, enabling teams to move faster while maintaining quality and reliability.**Key Responsibilities**API Engineering & Platform Leadership* Lead enterprise API platforms at scale (GraphQL federation, microservices, REST) and modernize legacy .NET monoliths to Python microservices.* Build unified API observability (OpenTelemetry) with SLIs/SLOs, and oversee search platform migrations (Solr to Elasticsearch).* Govern API standards and architectural patterns org-wide.Developer Productivity & Engineering Excellence* Own a developer productivity playbook spanning Agile delivery, CI/CD, and AI coding tools (Copilot, Windsurf); drive throughput gains via KPIs (velocity, deployment frequency) and org-wide copilot adoption.* Use Jira and productivity dashboards to identify bottlenecks and skill gaps, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.Test Automation & Quality Engineering* Lead test automation (unit, integration, regression, performance, security) across 70+ apps, scaling to near-complete coverage with Playwright and AI test generation and cutting cycle times from days to hours.* Drive UAT and production defects toward near-zero by embedding shift-left quality practices across the SDLC.Cloud & Integration Platform Modernization* Lead Azure cloud adoption and modernize legacy integration platforms, adopting iPaaS solutions (webMethods.io, Boomi) to replace aging middleware.* Formalize change management for large-scale transformations, ensuring smooth adoption and robust rollback plans.Organizational Leadership & Talent Development* Lead, mentor, and hire a diverse engineering leadership bench; optimize team structures and career paths across management and IC tracks while fostering a recognition-rich culture.* Partner with product, architecture, security, and business stakeholders to align engineering with enterprise goals.**Required Qualifications****Experience*** 15+ years of progressive software engineering experience, with 7+ years in senior engineering leadership roles managing large organizations (200+ engineers).* Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale technology modernization efforts: microservices migration, API platform transformation, cloud adoption (Azure preferred).* Proven track record of on-time, on-budget delivery of large, complex engineering programs with measurable business impact.* Experience leading test automation modernization programs achieving significant coverage expansion (e.g., 50%+ to 90%+ automated coverage) across large application portfolios.* Track record of building and scaling developer productivity frameworks and engineering KPIs across organizations of 500+ engineers.**Technical Skills*** Deep expertise in API engineering: REST, GraphQL federation, API gateway patterns, and microservices architecture (Python, .NET).* Proficiency in cloud platforms, with hands-on Azure experience preferred (AKS, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, etc.).* Strong background in test automation frameworks, including Microsoft Playwright, Selenium, or equivalent; familiarity with AI-assisted test generation.* Experience with observability tooling: OpenTelemetry, distributed tracing, metrics, and logging at scale.* Familiarity with search platforms (Elasticsearch, Solr) and enterprise integration patterns.* Proficiency with Agile/Scrum delivery, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices.* Exposure to AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Windsurf) and the ability to drive organization-wide adoption.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, or highly regulated enterprise technology environments.* Hands-on experience with integration platform modernization (webMethods.io, Boomi, MuleSoft, or comparable iPaaS).* Background in manufacturing or ERP application ecosystems.* Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.* Experience with formal change management methodologies (Prosci ADKAR, Kotter, etc.).**Additional Information****Time Type:**Full time**Employee Type:**Assignee / Regular**Travel:**Yes, 20% of the Time**Relocation Eligible:**NoThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.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.In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations\View email address on click.appcast.io, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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