Staff Atomistic Chemistry & MD Engineer

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

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Staff Computational Chemistry/MD Engineer to advance atomistic simulations for etch and deposition processes in our Semiverse Solutions Team. You will work on cutting‑edge techniques, integrating quantum chemistry with process engineering to explore new chemistries and materials for next‑generation semiconductor technologies.

You will lead and mentor peers in atomistic modeling, apply DFT and MLIP approaches, and collaborate with diverse teams across Lam’s global

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science (or equivalent).
• 5–8 years of industry experience post-Ph.D.
• Experience using DFT software (Gaussian, Quantum Espresso).
• Experience with frontier molecular orbital analysis and full reaction pathway studies.
• Experience applying quantum chemistry to semiconductor processes and materials applications.
• Experience with MLIP architectures (e.g. MACE, SevenNet).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform first‑principles calculations and atomistic modeling to study reaction mechanisms and surface chemistry.
• Generate training datasets from quantum chemistry/DFT to support simulations.
• Support process engineering R&D and simulations for chambers and features.
• Plan projects and select concepts for simulation evaluation workflows.
• Evaluate data to guide chemistries, materials, and process limits.
• Communicate insights through presentations to stakeholders.

Skills

Atomistic modeling

DFT knowledge

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry/related field

Tools

Gaussian

Quantum Espresso

ReaxFF

MLIP architectures (MACE/SevenNet)

Job description

Lam Research is seeking a Staff Computational Chemistry/MD Engineer to advance atomistic simulations for etch and deposition processes in our Semiverse Solutions Team. You will work on cutting‑edge techniques, integrating quantum chemistry with process engineering to explore new chemistries and materials for next‑generation semiconductor technologies.

You will lead and mentor peers in atomistic modeling, apply DFT and MLIP approaches, and collaborate with diverse teams across Lam’s global