Senior Engineering Manager for Tool Software Automated Testing

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LAM RESEARCH Corporation in Fremont, California is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead a team focused on the development of software test solutions. The role requires significant experience in semiconductor equipment and automated testing as well as strong leadership skills.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years in industry, including 5 leading a team, and a strong background in computer science or related fields. A commitment to excellence and collaboration across multiple regions is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry experience, including 5+ years leading a software development team.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment is required.
• Understanding of object-oriented software design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Directs activities of software systems and applications development.
• Leads a software development team focused on creating test code.
• Manages the software lifecycle for Test Farms.

Skills

Leadership in software development

Automated testing

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Generative AI tools understanding

Education

B.S. or Master’s in Computer Science or related field

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting‑edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

The impact you’ll make

Directs the activities of a software systems development function, a software applications development function, and a software quality assurance function for software enhancements and new products, including cloud-based or internet-related tools. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

What you’ll do

• Leads a software development team focused on creating test code for a large software system.
• Manages the software lifecycle for the Test Farms, including the management of new customer requirements and features. Maintains existing test farm codebases and investigates problem areas.
• Communicates solutions to stakeholders (internal and external customers, upper-level management, etc.) by providing presentations and documentation.
• Works within cross‑functional teams throughout the organization, including teams located in Japan, Taiwan, China, and India.
• Employee management responsibility.
• Business travel up to 20% required.
• Designs, develops, and troubleshoots automated software test farm code.

Who we’re looking for

• B.S. or Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related field, with 7+ years of industry experience.
• At least 5 years of experience leading a software development team.
• At least 10 years of semiconductor equipment experience.
• Deep understanding and experience in automated testing of highly complex software systems.
• Semiconductor equipment experience required.
• Understanding of Generative AI tools for test code generation, as well as specification analysis.
• Knowledge of object‑oriented software implementation and design, e.g., design patterns and finite state machines.
• Analytical approach to root cause analysis.

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.