Senior Computational Chemistry Engineer - Hybrid/Remote

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Senior Computational Chemistry Engineer to perform first-principles calculations, atomistic modeling, and surface chemistry studies that drive semiconductor process innovations and materials optimization.

You will generate high-fidelity training data from quantum chemistry and DFT calculations to support next‑generation simulation capabilities, collaborate across diverse teams, plan project concepts, and clearly communicate chemistry insights to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science (or equivalent).
• 3–5+ years of industry experience post-Ph.D.
• Experience using DFT software (e.g. Gaussian).
• Experience with frontier molecular orbital analysis and full reaction pathway studies.
• Experience applying quantum chemistry fundamentals to semiconductor processes and materials applications.
• Interest in advanced technology and an ongoing desire to learn.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-principles calculations and atomistic modeling to investigate reaction mechanisms, surface chemistry, plasma-surface interactions, and materials behavior.
• Generate high fidelity training datasets from quantum chemistry and density functional theory (DFT) calculations to support development of next-generation simulation capabilities.
• Utilize computational chemistry learning to support process engineering research & development, and process/chamber/feature simulations.
• Plan projects involving definition and selection of new concepts and approaches for simulation evaluation workflows.
• Compile and evaluate modeling data to provide guidance on chemistries and materials, as well as appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.
• Communicate chemistry and process insights clearly through presentations and technical discussions with stakeholders.

Skills

Frontier molecular orbital analysis

Quantum chemistry fundamentals

Ability to work with diverse teams

Interest in advanced technology and a 

Education

Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science (or equivalent)

Tools

Gaussian

DFT software

Job description

Lam Research in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Senior Computational Chemistry Engineer to perform first-principles calculations, atomistic modeling, and surface chemistry studies that drive semiconductor process innovations and materials optimization.

You will generate high-fidelity training data from quantum chemistry and DFT calculations to support next‑generation simulation capabilities, collaborate across diverse teams, plan project concepts, and clearly communicate chemistry insights to