Senior Computational Scientist: Feature-Scale Simulations

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Waltham, MA seeks an experienced Senior Computational Scientist / Software Engineer to develop feature-scale semiconductor process simulation software. You will work at the intersection of software engineering and computational physics, building models for plasma etch and deposition processes.

The role requires strong C++/Python skills, PhD or MS in a relevant field, and experience with numerical methods and high-performance computing.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MS in Physics, Computational Science, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• Familiarity 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 computational methods such as Monte Carlo, numerical optimization, finite difference/finite element methods, particle transport simulations, geometry evolution algorithms, multiphysics modeling.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

C++

Python

Numerical simulation

Physics-based modeling

Education

Ph.D. or MS in Physics/Computational Science/Engineering

Tools

High-performance computing (GPU/CPU)

Mathematical modeling

Job description

Lam Research in Waltham, MA seeks an experienced Senior Computational Scientist / Software Engineer to develop feature-scale semiconductor process simulation software. You will work at the intersection of software engineering and computational physics, building models for plasma etch and deposition processes.

The role requires strong C++/Python skills, PhD or MS in a relevant field, and experience with numerical methods and high-performance computing.