Director, AI Lab

Lam Research

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$168,000–$350,000 / yr
Posted
46 days ago
Closes
Oct 18, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

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This role $259k
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About Lam Research

Lam Research Corporation is a leading American supplier of wafer-fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry.

Lam Research currently has 267 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,000–$231,000 across 132 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, AI Lab

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As the Director of Lam’s Applied AI & Innovation Lab in Fremont, CA, you will lead the creation and operation of a hands-on innovation environment focused on developing advanced AI solutions for enterprise-scale deployment across various internal teams. Your responsibilities include setting the technical vision, guiding prototype development, and ensuring seamless transition to production. You will collaborate with business units and engineering teams to identify high-value opportunities, develop AI prototypes, and establish best practices for experimentation and knowledge sharing. The role requires deep expertise in AI technologies, hands-on experience building advanced systems, and proven leadership in fast-paced environments. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with enterprise-scale AI platforms and the semiconductor industry, making this a unique opportunity to shape AI innovation at Lam Research.

Skills

Python Java ML frameworks GenAI Kubernetes Terraform CI/CD MLOps PostgreSQL Snowflake Git JIRA Slack Zoom GitHub Docker Prometheus Grafana AWS Azure

What you'll do

  • Define the mission, scope, and operating model of Lam’s AI Lab.
  • Lead hands-on development of AI prototypes and experimental solutions.
  • Guide technical teams in selecting appropriate AI architectures and tools.
  • Ensure AI solutions are scalable and robust for production deployment.
  • Build and manage the AI Lab’s operational processes and best practices.
  • Recruit and develop a high-performing team of AI engineers and specialists.

What we're looking for

  • Deep expertise in AI and machine learning technologies with hands-on experience.
  • Proven leadership in technical AI teams focused on innovation and solution development.
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end AI solution development lifecycle.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated leadership in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
  • Experience with enterprise-scale AI platforms and MLOps delivery models preferred.

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