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Applied Materials · 17 hours ago

2026 Summer Intern – Data Management & Optimization - BS/MS (Santa Clara, CA)

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. The company is seeking a high-achieving, detail-oriented intern focused on data management and optimization, responsible for converting Tableau Prep Flows into raw SQL scripts and building user-defined tables within a Databricks environment.
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Responsibilities

Translate existing Tableau Prep workflows into efficient, maintainable SQL queries
Design and implement user-defined tables in Databricks, ensuring scalability and performance
Optimize data pipelines for speed, accuracy, and resource efficiency
Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to validate outputs and ensure alignment with business requirements
Document processes and provide clear technical specifications for future reference

Qualification

SQLDatabricksTableau PrepData modelingAnalytical skillsProactive mindsetCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Strong proficiency in SQL and familiarity with data modeling concepts
Exposure to Databricks, Spark, or similar big data platforms is a plus
Experience with Tableau Prep or other ETL tools preferred
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and deliver results under tight deadlines

Preferred

Intense focus on data integrity, optimization, and performance tuning
Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
A proactive mindset with a drive for continuous learning and improvement

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program

Company

Applied Materials

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Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Applied Materials has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (435)
2024 (465)
2023 (362)
2022 (429)
2021 (456)
2020 (354)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.1B
Key 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

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Omkaram Nalamasu
CTO and Senior VP of Applied Materials; President of Applied Ventures
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Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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