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Software Engineer 3

Lam Research
United States, California, Fremont
4650 Cushing Parkway (Show on map)
Feb 02, 2026
The group you'll be a part of

The Office of the CTO is where innovation takes center stage. We inspire our global technicalcommunity to take on grand challenges, understand emerging trends, identify the criticalinflections, and drive our sustainability, Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) practicesthat will define the next generation of semiconductors and continued impact.

The impact you'll make

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our Controls group as a Lead Software Engineer. As a Software Engineer at Lam, you will be at the forefront of innovation by designing, developing, and troubleshooting, and debugging software for Embedded products. Your role is pivotal in developing Software that support design, infrastructure, and technology platforms. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
In this role, you'll make an impact across Lam's entire product portfolio of equipment working within our centralized Controls engineering team, collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

*Design, develop, verify, validate, debug, and qualify software for controllers and computers managed by the Controls group.
*Manage the product lifecycle, ensuring comprehensive design documentation is maintained.
*Collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers during product development, integration and debugging processes.
*Partner with system engineers to ensure seamless integration and qualification.

Qualification

Minimum Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (EE, EC, IT, CS, or related disciplines).
    5-8 years of experience in software design and development.
    Expertise in creating golden OS images for custom Windows-based controllers using tools such as WinPE and Ghost.

Preferred Qualifications
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Hands-on experience with the Smalltalk programming language.
Advanced proficiency in embedded C and C++ programming, including driver development and integration.
Practical experience in hardware/software integration and testing for embedded systems.
Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB for system modeling and analysis.

Mandatory Skills

  • Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems such as FreeRTOS, Linux RTOS, VxWorks, QNX, and Embedded Windows.
    Proficiency in programming with Embedded C and scripting languages such as Python and shell scripting.
    Familiarity with SoM & SoCs, along with experience in creating custom embedded Linux systems using tools like Yocto and Buildroot.
    Knowledge of boot loaders/managers like GRUB and U-Boot.
    Proficiency in communication protocols, like EtherCAT, CAN, UART, RS232, RS422/485, Ethernet (TCP/UDP), and LonWorks.
    Hands-on experience with version control systems like Git.
    Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for software systems.
Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories - On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. 'On-site Flex' you'll 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' you'll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

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