Relaxed 9-5 with enough time to pursue things on the side - Software Engineer Lam Research Employee Review

4.0
Oct 20, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Chill work culture. Work pressure is minimal. You can work 10-4 and take an hour long lunch break and still get all your work done

Cons

If you are serious about career growth, you will need to take charge of your learning

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5.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Really kind, collaborative, and supportive team. Fast paced and fun!

Cons

Poor systems, a bit clunky, and not built out well.

1.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Opportunities to support global activities

Cons

Heavy micromanagement — frequent revisions on ppt to minor details like font size and colors. Frequently calling staffs even after work hours and lunch time. Manager often takes on additional work from other teams without considering current team workload, So the manager appears supportive and “nice” externally but creates additional burden to the subordinates. Manager controls team budget strictly for team-building activities (events and meals), team members feel restrictive and reluctant to participate, for example team members dare not order appetizers, dessert or drinks on top of entrees during team events. Manager used up most of the travel budget. Biz trip and personal travel boundaries are unclear, especially when manager frequently has business trips overlaps with personal travel. Seems like manager using biz trip to get free hotel and free air tickets for PTO.

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