Principal Architect – Middleware & Cloud Technologies

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world.

Requirements

• Own, design, and build middleware and API platforms with strong hands-on coding.
• Develop Python-based microservices (FastAPI) and modern APIs using REST, gRPC (Protobuf), and GraphQL.
• Lead enterprise modernization from legacy, stored-procedure-centric systems to cloud-native, API-driven architectures.
• Drive GenAI-assisted development for code generation, refactoring, SQL optimization, and productivity.
• Partner with cloud/infrastructure teams on Kubernetes / OpenShift, CI/CD, scalability, observability, and performance.
• Lead resolution of complex production issues across performance, data, and integration layers.
• Mentor budding engineers through hands-on coding, pairing, design sessions, and code reviews.
• Act as a technical liaison to align architecture with stakeholder needs and delivery outcomes.