Software Engineer Sys 4

About the role

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions help solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry. As a Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation by designing, developing, and troubleshooting software programs that support design, infrastructure, and technology platforms. Your expertise will determine hardware compatibility and influence design, ensuring seamless integration between software and hardware. You’ll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry and make an impact across Lam’s entire product portfolio of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software programs for enhancements and new products.
• Implement new customer requirements and features in our existing application.
• Maintain and enhance existing code base by investigating and resolving problem areas.
• Demonstrate, clearly communicate, and present solutions through clear documentation, flowcharts, and well-structured code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop software programs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring for more junior engineers.
• May visit customer sites to provide support, with travel required (less than 10%).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6+ years’ experience; or a PhD with 3+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Software (OOS), Object-Oriented Design (OOD), or Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) implementation and design, including Design Patterns and Finite State Machines.
• Knowledge of multithreading, including preemptive thread scheduling.
• Knowledgeable with communication protocols such as Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C), Service Provider Interface (SPI), Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior semiconductor equipment experience.
• Experience in distributed embedded controls systems.
• Software development skills in one or more general-purpose programming languages: C++, C#.

Benefits

At Lam, we invest in our people with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits designed to support you throughout the phases of your life.

Pay

Salary range for this position in the California, San Francisco Bay Area: $119,000.00 - $261,000.00. Salary offers depend on factors including location, level, education, training, specific skills, and years of experience. Actual salary may vary due to factors such as unpaid time off, leave, company-mandated shutdowns, and other relevant considerations.

Schedule

Lam offers hybrid work models based on role needs:

• On-site Flex: Work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week.
• Virtual Flex: Work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.