Applications Manager Abingdon, Oxfordshire (onsite, with global travel) Would you like to shape how next-generation semiconductor tech is delivered at scale? As our Applications Manager, you’ll be leading a high-impact team working directly with customers to deploy, optimise and scale advanced AFM-based metrology systems. Sitting at the intersection of applications engineering, product, and global customer delivery, you’ll be influencing how our technology performs in the field — and how it evolves. Reward & Benefits * £79,000 – £92,000 (depending on experience) * 25 days annual leave * Private healthcare + death in service * 4% pension (salary sacrifice) * EMI share scheme (real ownership) You’ll be joining a growing deep-tech business (100+ people) backed by global investors including Applied Ventures. Why this role is different * Leading a global applications engineering team delivering into semiconductor fabs * Working with next-generation AFM metrology technology used by leading industry players * Shaping how systems are deployed, optimised, and scaled globally * Playing a direct role in product improvement through customer insight A typical day for an Applications Manager could look like this * Leading and developing a global team of application engineers * Working directly with semiconductor customers to understand use cases and challenges * Supporting installation, acceptance testing, and optimisation of complex instrumentation * Acting as the escalation point for advanced technical issues * Translating customer needs into practical engineering solutions * Collaborating with product and engineering teams to improve system performance * Supporting pre‑sales demos and technical feasibility discussions * Driving continuous improvement in how systems are deployed and used * Supporting global customer sites (with occasional international travel) What we’re looking for in our Applications Manager To succeed in this role, you’ll bring: * Experience in applications engineering, systems engineering, or field-based technical roles * Background working with complex, high-precision instrumentation (e.g. semiconductor, metrology, AFM) * Strong experience delivering customer-facing technical solutions * Confidence leading, mentoring, or developing a small technical team * Ability to translate real-world problems into clear technical solutions * Systems-level understanding across mechanical, optical, and electronic systems Nice to have: * Experience working in the semiconductor industry * Exposure to AFM, metrology, or inspection systems * Experience supporting global deployments and customers * Background in a scaling or high-growth tech environment Education: * Degree in Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, or similar or equivalent hands‑on / industry experience We look for the five Cs from our colleagues: * Customer Focused – Staying close to customer needs and consistently delivering value that builds trust. * Caring – Creating a supportive environment where people look out for each other and can thrive. * Collaborative – Sharing ideas openly, communicating clearly, and working together to solve problems. * Commitment – Taking ownership, following through on promises, and acting with integrity. * Continuous Improvement – Always learning, challenging the status quo, and improving how we work and deliver. About us Infinitesima is a deep-tech company developing advanced atomic force microscopy (AFM) metrology solutions for the semiconductor industry. Our technology is helping leading manufacturers better control and optimise increasingly complex processes. We’re a global team of scientists and engineers, growing fast, and backed by leading industry investors. We care about creating an environment where people can do their best work — and we’re always open to making adjustments to support you through the hiring process. A note on how we hire We use AI only to transcribe interviews so we can stay focused on you. It doesn’t make decisions — people do. Location * Abingdon, Oxfordshire (primarily onsite) * Some international travel required #J-18808-Ljbffr
