Software Engineer Sys IV

Lam Research

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$119,000–$261,000 / yr
Posted
39 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Jan 30, 2027

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k
This role $190k
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This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $136,931–$196,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $190k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

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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 299 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,000–$253,000 across 141 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer Sys IV

As a Software Engineer Sys 4 within the Global Products Group, you will join a centralized team focused on the design and engineering of etch and deposition products for the semiconductor industry. You will be responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, and debugging software programs to support infrastructure, technology platforms, and new product enhancements. Your daily work involves implementing customer requirements into existing applications, maintaining codebases, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers. The role requires expertise in Object-Oriented Software, Design Patterns, Finite State Machines, and multithreading with preemptive thread scheduling. You will utilize communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, and UART while potentially using C++ or C# for development. Your work ensures critical hardware compatibility and seamless integration between software and hardware across the entire product portfolio of semiconductor equipment.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software programs for new products and system enhancements.
  • Implement new customer requirements and features into existing software applications.
  • Maintain and improve the existing codebase by investigating and resolving technical issues.
  • Create clear documentation, flowcharts, and well-structured code to communicate solutions effectively.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Ensure seamless integration between software and hardware across the product portfolio.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience, Master's with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years is required.
  • Equivalent professional experience to the specified degrees and years may be accepted.
  • Knowledge of Object-Oriented Software (OOS), Design Patterns, and Finite State Machines is required.
  • Knowledge of multithreading and preemptive thread scheduling is required.
  • Experience with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, and UART is required.
  • Proficiency in C++ or C# programming languages is preferred.
  • Prior experience in semiconductor equipment is preferred.
  • Experience in distributed embedded controls systems is desired.

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