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# Software Computational Engineer 3

- **Company:** Lam Research International Holding Company
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), General-Purpose Computing on Graphics Processing Units, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Engineering, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87242730/1

## About the Role

* Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a
Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without
experience; or equivalent work experience.

## Description

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

The Software Computational Engineer applies the following towards solving semiconductor fabrication hardware and process discovery, design, and optimization challenges:

1) Understanding of the fundamental physical, chemical, electromagnetic phenomenon and their interactions at the atomic to chamber scales

2) Development of mathematical models governing the fluid flow, gas-phase and surface chemical reactions, electromagnetic effects, and numerous processes driving semiconductor plasma etch and deposition processes
3) Computational algorithms, applied mathematics, and numerical methods applied to solving systems of linear and partial-differential equations arising from the aforementioned models

Software development skills including one or more programming languages such as C++, Python, Matlab, etc. and experience building large-scale, high-performance, and scalable software for CPU and GPGPU computing.
What you'll do

 * This is a career level, and it is at this stage that a professional stabilizes and may remain at this level for many years.
 * Completes own role independently or with minimal supervision.
 * A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization.
 * Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
 * This job is the fully qualified, career oriented, journey-level position.
 * Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
 * Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
 * Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
 * Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
 * Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
 * Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
 * Operates independently, recognizing when consultation is required.
 * Working under general direction from manager, defines own objectives.


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