Software Technical Lead Engineer

The group you’ll be a part ofIn 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 makeAt Lam Research, software quality plays a critical role in delivering reliable and high-performing semiconductor manufacturing solutions used by customers worldwide. As semiconductor systems become increasingly complex, quality engineering is essential to ensure product stability, performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.As a Software Technical Lead Engineer – Quality Assurance Automation, you will work closely with software developers, product teams, and global engineering organizations to validate cutting-edge equipment control software. You will drive quality initiatives through test automation, customer issue analysis, defect management, and the adoption of modern AI-assisted testing practices. This role provides an opportunity to influence product quality, improve testing efficiency, and contribute directly to solutions used in advanced semiconductor manufacturing environments.What you’ll doDevelop and execute test strategies for desktop and equipment control software.Create and maintain automated test suites to improve product quality and coverage.Prepare test plans, test cases, and validation scenarios for new features and releases.Leverage GenAI tools such as GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to accelerate testing and automation.Validate software releases, patches, and enhancements before deployment.Investigate and troubleshoot customer-reported issues through log analysis, debugging, and root-cause analysis.Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve defects and improve customer experience.Lead testing activities across product releases and development programs.Define validation approaches based on product architecture and risk assessment.Work closely with development, systems, quality, and support teams across global locations.Track testing progress and communicate quality status to stakeholders.Drive quality improvements through automation and process optimization.Explore AI-driven testing solutions and modern quality engineering practices.Contribute to enhancing software reliability, maintainability, and overall product quality.Who we’re looking for6+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, Test Automation, or Software Validation.Strong understanding of software testing methodologies including Functional, Integration, Regression, System, GUI, and Performance Testing.Experience developing automated test solutions for enterprise, desktop, or control software applications.Proficiency in programming or scripting using Java, Python, or similar languages.Hands-on experience with GenAI tools such as GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT for testing and automation activities.Ability to independently own testing activities.Strong analytical, debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Understanding of computer architecture and operating systems.Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.Willingness to work on desktop-based applications, equipment control software, and hardware-integrated software solutions.Preferred qualificationsExperience building Generative AI agents to support QA workflows and testing functions.Knowledge of AI-assisted or vibe coding techniques for automated test generation.Familiarity with automation frameworks and modern testing tools.Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems.Exposure to semiconductor equipment software, industrial automation, or hardware-integrated applications. (Preferred based on Lam software environment.)Our commitmentWe 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.Department:Software Engineering