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Technical Project Manager, Quantum Technology

Applied Materials

Santa Clara, CAFull-time$134–184K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$134–184K/yr
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Applied Materials’ CTO group develops enabling technologies for quantum information applications, including superconducting qubits and optical quantum computing, in collaboration with system companies and universities. The Technical Project Manager will drive development of new quantum technology, coordinating project plans, schedules, resources, and cross-functional teams through implementation and deployment. The role also contributes technical and business-process expertise and participates in partner and customer meetings.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementProject PlanningProject SchedulingResource CoordinationCross-Functional LeadershipTechnical InputEngineering ExpertiseBusiness Process ExpertiseProblem SolvingConsensus Building

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary:

$133,500.00 - $183,500.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You’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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/) .

At Applied’s CTO group, we focus on enabling technologies for quantum information applications, i.e. superconducting qubits and optical quantum computing. Our primary objective is to collaborate with system companies and universities to develop quantum devices with significantly lower error rates compared to current standards. Our approach centers on harnessing state of the art materials engineering and semiconductor processing to enhance device performance.

To achieve this goal, we're seeking a passionate technical project manager with relevant quantum, industry, and project management background to drive the development of new technology inflection on quantum information. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality. We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares project plans and drives the project from conception and planning to implementation. Participate in the development of strategies, processes and resources.

  • Manages project schedule and task details (by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling software).

  • Coordinates allocated resources from within the division to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project.

  • Participates in multifunctional teams comprised of internal, external and/or matrixed headcount to complete projects. Provides technical input to team members to achieve project goals.

  • Interfaces and coordinates within the division to define project objectives, provide status updates and prepare for release and deployment.

  • Provides engineering and business process expertise to teams and other members on various standard programs / issues.

  • Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution.

  • Organize the work of the team, make a master program plan, project plan for each project.

  • Make a master schedule of milestones, and drive cross-functional teams to meet their milestones.

  • Participate in partner/ customer meetings to drive schedules.

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

  • Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

  • Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

  • Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

  • Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The 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 (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) 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 [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 544 open Technical Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$134–184K/yr
  • California median$130–175K/yr37 salary ranges
  • US median$105–163K/yr382 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $159K, is close to the California median midpoint ($157K) — in the middle half of Technical Project Manager salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 52 open Technical Project Manager jobs in California and 544 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Technical Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 8 years (477 postings).
Education
284 of the 544 open Technical Project Manager jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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