Senior Computational Scientist​/Software Engineer - Feature Scale Process Simulation

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Date:
Sep 22, 2026

Location:

Waltham, MA, US

Worker Category:
On-site Flex

We are seeking an experienced Computational Software Engineer to help develop the next generation of physics-based semiconductor process simulation technologies. This position is based in Lam Research's Greater Boston area engineering office, where you will work alongside software developers, computational scientists, and semiconductor process experts developing advanced modeling solutions for next-generation semiconductor manufacturing.

This role focuses on the development of advanced feature-scale simulation software that predicts the evolution of nanoscale semiconductor structures during plasma etch, deposition, and other manufacturing processes.

You will work at the intersection of software engineering, computational physics, and semiconductor process technology. The successful candidate will contribute both to the scientific modeling of plasma-surface interactions and to the design and implementation of high-performance simulation software used by researchers, process engineers, and product development teams.

This position requires a unique combination of strong software development skills and a deep understanding of the physical processes that drive feature evolution during semiconductor manufacturing.

• Design, implement, and maintain computational software for feature-scale semiconductor process simulation.
• Develop and enhance physics-based models describing plasma-surface interactions, surface chemistry, material transport, and profile evolution.
• Translate physical theories, experimental observations, and mathematical models into robust, production-quality software.
• Collaborate with plasma physicists, process engineers, computational scientists, and product teams to improve model fidelity and predictive capability.
• Develop numerical algorithms for geometry evolution, particle transport, surface reaction kinetics, and related multiphysics phenomena.
• Optimize simulation performance for modern computing architectures, including multicore CPUs and GPU-based systems.
• Validate model predictions against experimental and metrology data.
• Contribute to software architecture, testing frameworks, code reviews, and engineering best practices.
• Investigate emerging approaches including machine learning, surrogate modeling, and digital twin technologies to accelerate simulation workflows.
• Publish technical results and contribute to…