Senior Computational Scientist - Feature-Scale Semiconductor

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Paris; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lam Research Corporation in Paris is seeking an experienced Computational Software Engineer to help develop the next generation of physics-based semiconductor process simulation technologies. The role focuses on feature-scale simulation software predicting nanoscale structure evolution during plasma etch and deposition.

The candidate will bridge software engineering, computational physics, and semiconductor process technology, contributing to modeling plasma-surface interactions and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MS in a technical field as listed.
• Experience developing feature-scale, topography, or process simulation tools for plasma etch and deposition.
• Strong software development experience in C++ and Python.
• Experience developing numerical simulation or scientific computing software.
• Understanding of Monte Carlo, numerical optimization, finite difference/finite element methods, particle transport, geometry evolution, and multiphysics modeling.

Responsabilités

• Design, implement, and maintain computational software for feature-scale semiconductor process simulation.
• Develop and enhance physics-based models describing plasma-surface interactions, surface chemistry, material transport, and profile evolution.
• Translate physical theories, experimental observations, and mathematical models into robust, production-quality software.
• Collaborate with plasma physicists, process engineers, computational scientists, and product teams to improve model fidelity and predictive capability.
• Develop numerical algorithms for geometry evolution, particle transport, surface reaction kinetics, and related multiphysics phenomena.
• Optimize simulation performance for modern computing architectures, including multicore CPUs and GPU-based systems.
• Validate model predictions against experimental and metrology data.
• Contribute to software architecture, testing frameworks, code reviews, and engineering best practices.
• Investigate emerging approaches including machine learning, surrogate modeling, and digital twin technologies to accelerate simulation workflows.
• Publish technical results and contribute to patents, conference presentations, and scientific publications when appropriate.

Connaissances

C++

Python

Numerical simulation

Multiphysics modeling

Problem solving

Formation

Ph.D. or M.S. in Physics, Computational Science, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

Outils

GPU programming

Description du poste

Lam Research Corporation in Paris is seeking an experienced Computational Software Engineer to help develop the next generation of physics-based semiconductor process simulation technologies. The role focuses on feature-scale simulation software predicting nanoscale structure evolution during plasma etch and deposition.

The candidate will bridge software engineering, computational physics, and semiconductor process technology, contributing to modeling plasma-surface interactions and