Global Business Intelligence Solutions Data Architect

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 287,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Global BI Solutions Data Architect to design data engineering and integration for future systems, collaborate with analytics, and align with governance standards. You will lead data strategy for cloud‑native platforms, implement ETL/ELT pipelines, and work with Workday Adaptive, Azure stack, and Power BI to enable enterprise decision‑making.

The role emphasizes delivering scalable architectures, partnering with sponsors, and guiding digital transformation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, Data Science, Analytics, or a relevant Engineering field; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Over 12 years of experience with modern data engineering, data warehousing, and data lake technologies on cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Databricks.
• Over 10 years of SQL experience with cloud‑native data warehousing and data modeling.
• Over 5 years of experience in building FP&A applications and integrating platforms with ERP systems and Azure data platform.
• Over 5 years of experience configuring Azure cloud and SaaS platforms and building automated ETL/ELT pipelines for real‑time, streaming and batch data exchange.
• Minimum of 3 years working with Spark and Python for big data processing.
• At least 3 years of hands‑on experience implementing end‑to‑end medallion architecture using Databricks or similar cloud tools.
• Proven background in schema design and dimensional data modeling.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data warehouse best practices and development standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive data strategy and architecture for cloud‑native platforms across the Global BI Solutions group.
• Design and develop data engineering solutions and data governance specifications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and address data gaps.
• Lead workshops to identify data and process improvements for digital transformation.
• Create and enforce analytics standards and procedures across the Data Hub.

Skills

Data architecture

SQL

Python

Spark

Cloud platforms

Data governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Data Science

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

Azure

AWS

Databricks

Power BI

MS Fabric

Azure Synapse

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.
Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast‑moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.
The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.
Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Global Business Intelligence Solutions Data Architect

Date: Jul 29, 2026

Location: Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

Global Information Systems

The impact you’ll make

As a Data architect supporting digital transformation in GBIS (Global Business Intelligence Solutions) group at Lam Research, you'll be responsible for designing and developing data engineering and integration solutions for future systems. Your role includes drafting specifications, creating solution designs, coordinating with development teams, and collaborating with data architecture, business, and development groups. You'll also advise application and business development teams on complex analytics design, ensuring alignment with Data and Analytics Hub principles, standards, and strategies.

What you’ll do

• Use leadership skills to drive process, data, analytics, and AI design from discovery to delivery.
• Collaborate with Business and GIS stakeholders to support big data platform initiatives and provide direction on defining data strategy and architecture for cloud‑native platforms.
• Design and develop data engineering solutions and data governance specifications as part of digital transformation processes.
• Participate in business transformation workshops with subject matter experts to identify data and process gaps, proposing scalable data and analytics architectures to address those needs.
• Utilize existing architecture as a data hub for the digital transformation program, identifying supplemental tools and services for process improvement.
• Offer guidance and insights on emerging data analytics trends and technical capabilities that can enhance digital transformation across the company.
• Demonstrate advanced data and analytics solutions to digital transformation teams, showing the potential of the Data Fabric platform with proof‑of‑concept projects.
• Develop, uphold, and advocate for advanced analytics standards and procedures throughout the GIS Data Hub across the entire organization.
• Design planning and analytics solutions by integrating Workday Adaptive with the Azure analytics stack (Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, Power BI), including ETL/ELT pipelines to support enterprise decision‑making.
• Build strong relationships with key business sponsors and IT resources to efficiently resolve work requests.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, Data Science, Analytics, or a relevant Engineering field; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Over 12 years of experience with modern data engineering, data warehousing, and data lake technologies on cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Databricks.
• Over 10 years of SQL experience with cloud‑native data warehousing and data modeling.
• Over 5 years of experience in building and supporting FP&A applications, integrating platforms such as Workday Adaptive, Anaplan, SAP BPC etc. with ERP systems and Azure data platform.
• Over 5 years of experience configuring Azure cloud and SaaS platforms and building automated ETL/ELT pipelines for real‑time, streaming and batch data exchange.
• Minimum of 3 years working extensively with Spark and Python technologies for big data processing.
• At least 3 years of hands‑on experience implementing end‑to‑end medallion architecture using Databricks or similar cloud tools.
• Proven background in schema design and dimensional data modeling.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data warehouse best practices, development standards, and methodologies using platforms like MS Fabric, Azure Synapse, Redshift, etc.
• Skilled communicator and presenter, with a record of leveraging insights to influence executives and team members

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with financial planning platforms and related business processes (eg: budgeting, forecasting and long‑term planning) is a plus.
• Strong background in working with and analyzing large datasets, particularly in IoT and enterprise domains.
• Preferred: Strong computer science and mathematics foundation.
• Excellent SQL/query writing skills and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with common APIs, such as REST and SOAP, is advantageous.

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.

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $137,000.00 - $287,000.00.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
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