Software Engineer

Lam Research Salzburg, Austria

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Software Engineer (all genders)

Date: Jul 16, 2026

Location:

Salzburg, AT

Req ID: 201622

Worker Category: On-site Flex

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

As a Software Engineer at Lam, you will be at the forefront of innovation by designing, developing, and troubleshooting, and debugging software programs. Your role is pivotal in developing software tools that support design, infrastructure, and technology platforms. Your expertise will determine hardware compatibility and influence design, ensuring seamless integration between software and hardware.

In this role, you’ll make an impact across Lam’s entire product portfolio of equipment working within our centralized software engineering team, collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

What you’ll do

Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software programs for enhancements and new products
Implement new customer requirements and features in our existing application
Maintain and enhance existing code base by investigating and resolving problem areas
Demonstrate solutions through clear documentation, flowcharts, and well-structured code
Collaborate with cross functional teams to design and develop software programs
Provide technical guidance and mentoring for more junior engineers
May visit customer site to provide support and have ability to travel (total is less than 10%)

Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics with 5+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience; or a PhD with no previous professional experience; or equivalent experience
Knowledge of multithreading, including preemptive thread scheduling

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in industrial automation software development
Prior semiconductor equipment experience
Experience in industries like automotive, aerospace or process automation
Experience in distributed controls system desired
Exposure to industrial ethernet communication like EtherCat, EthernetIP, PowerLink or others
Software development skills in one or more general purpose programming languages: C++, C#, structured text, Java, Python

What we're offering

This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement for employees in the Metal Technology Industries in occupation group E-F, depending on education. A higher payment is negotiable depending on expertise and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year.

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.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

Employment in Austria

This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)") for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry. A higher payment is negotiable depending on expertise, education, and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year.

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