**Who We Are** Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. **What We Offer** Salary: $180,000.00 - $247,500.00 Location: Austin,TX, Home / Mobile,CA-001, Home / Mobile,CT-001, Home / Mobile,MA-001, Home / Mobile,TX-001 At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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/) . You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied. **Position Overview:** The Metadata Engineering Leader is responsible for establishing and leading the strategic direction, implementation, and evolution of the metadata management framework within the Applied's big data and cloud environments. This role is critical for advancing the maturity of data products, enhancing data discoverability, quality, governance, and enabling robust AI-driven initiatives. Collaborating closely with data product teams, AI leaders, data governance, and engineering units, the Metadata Engineering Leader ensures seamless integration, scalability, and optimization of metadata practices to accelerate the Applied's data-driven transformation and AI objectives. **Key Responsibilities:** **Metadata Strategy and Leadership:** + Define, implement, and continuously enhance the metadata management strategy aligned with data product maturity, AI enablement, and overall enterprise objectives. + Lead the adoption of metadata standards, best practices, and advanced metadata engineering techniques within big data/cloud ecosystems. **Technical and Operational Excellence:** + Oversee the development and management of metadata platforms and tools, ensuring robust functionality, scalability, and interoperability in cloud-based environments. + Establish frameworks for metadata capture, lineage, cataloging, and governance to facilitate data discovery, quality, and AI readiness. **Cross-Functional Integration:** + Partner closely with data product management, AI teams, data governance, IT, and analytics units to ensure cohesive metadata strategies that enhance data usage, reliability, and value. + Drive alignment and consistency in metadata practices across enterprise-wide data products and AI initiatives. **Innovation and Continuous Improvement:** + Evaluate and adopt innovative technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices in metadata engineering, data governance, and AI-driven data management. + Establish continuous improvement loops, incorporating stakeholder feedback and evolving AI and analytics requirements. **People Management and Development:** + Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of metadata engineers and specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and AI-driven mindset. + Provide ongoing training and professional development to maintain expertise in advanced metadata management techniques and emerging data and AI technologies. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related technical fields; advanced degree preferred. + 10+ years of progressive experience in metadata engineering, data governance, data architecture, and big data/cloud platforms. + Proven experience leading metadata management initiatives in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), big data frameworks, and supporting AI-driven projects. + Strong knowledge of metadata management tools, data governance practices, and modern data architectures. + Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present to executive stakeholders. + Demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical teams in a global, cross-functional setting. **Key Competencies:** + Technical and Strategic Leadership + Metadata Management Expertise + Collaboration and Influencing Skills + Results-Driven + Effective Communication + Innovation and Agility + Cloud and AI Literacy **Additional Information** **Time Type:** Full time **Employee Type:** Assignee / Regular **Travel:** Yes, 20% of the Time **Relocation Eligible:** No 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. 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