Lam Research · 12 hours ago
Software Engineer 3
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expLam Research is a leading company in semiconductor innovation, and they are seeking a highly skilled professional to join their Controls group as a Lead Software Engineer. This role involves designing, developing, and troubleshooting software for embedded products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support Lam's product portfolio.
CleanTechManufacturingSemiconductor
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
Required
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
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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.
Company
Lam Research
Lam Research supplies wafer fabrication equipment and services to the worldwide semiconductor industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Tim Archer
President and CEO
Rick Gottscho
Exec VP and CTO
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