Senior Backend Engineer - Python, Cloud-Native & Distributed Systems

Lam Research; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor technology company is looking for a Software Application Engineer in Fremont, CA. This role involves driving innovation in software for semiconductor technologies, designing and building scalable microservices, and implementing advanced system architectures. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Computer Science, significant backend engineering experience, and strong skills in cloud computing and Python. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range of $141,000 - $307,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 10+ years experience.
• 10+ years backend engineering experience, 3+ years in senior role.
• Hands-on skills with modern cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term platform strategy.
• Design scalable microservices using Python.
• Implement event-driven processing pipelines.

Skills

Backend software engineering

Cloud computing

Python

Kubernetes

RDBMS and NoSQL databases

Event-driven architecture

System design

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Redis

MongoDB

Job description

A leading semiconductor technology company is looking for a Software Application Engineer in Fremont, CA. This role involves driving innovation in software for semiconductor technologies, designing and building scalable microservices, and implementing advanced system architectures. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Computer Science, significant backend engineering experience, and strong skills in cloud computing and Python. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range of $141,000 - $307,000 based on experience.