2012 Employer Profile
No.
38
Applied Materials
http://www.appliedmaterials.com
Why you want to work there
A flexible career path is a big draw for IT professionals who work at this maker of semiconductor production equipment in Santa Clara, Calif. Staffers are encouraged to pursue new assignments and new roles, and even move to offices in different locations to take advantage of career opportunities. Applied Materials has a "work from anywhere" policy that fosters telecommuting. Company-sponsored community service projects, including park clean-ups and efforts to make repairs at crisis shelters, help those in need and build team spirit.
- Rank by company size:
- Medium, No. 10
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 6,550
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 185
IT employee turnover in 2011: 5%
IT promotions in 2011: 20%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2011: 10
Training budget per IT employee in 2011: $2,500
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT: 26%
Percentage of IT managers who are women: 18%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 28%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT: 46%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 49%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 44%