Software Technical Lead Engineer

Overview

Software Technical Lead Engineer in Lam Research's Global Products Group, designing, developing, testing and troubleshooting software for etch and deposition equipment and related platforms, with technical leadership in software testing across releases.

What you'll do

• Design, develop and execute comprehensive test strategies for desktop-based and equipment control software applications.
• Create and maintain automated test suites to improve release quality, coverage and execution efficiency.
• Develop test cases, test data, test plans and validation scenarios for new product features and software releases.
• Qualify new software releases, patches and enhancements before deployment to customers.
• Investigate, reproduce, analyze and troubleshoot customer-reported software issues.
• Perform detailed log analysis, debugging, root-cause identification and defect reporting.
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure timely issue resolution and high-quality customer outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership in software testing activities across product releases and development programs.
• Make informed testing decisions and recommend appropriate validation approaches based on product architecture and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with software developers, quality engineers, systems teams and customer support organizations globally.
• Coordinate testing activities, track execution progress and deliver accurate quality reports to stakeholders.
• Drive quality improvements through automation, process optimization and modern engineering practices.

What you'll need

• 6+ 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.

Nice to have

• Experience 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.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.
• Hybrid work model: On-site Flex (3+ days per week on-site with remote work for the balance of the week) or Virtual Flex (1-2 days per week on-site and remote the rest of the time), depending on the role.