Is Lam Research a good company to work for?

Lam Research has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 2,824 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 83% of employees would recommend working at Lam Research to a friend and 85% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Lam Research have been left by employees working as Intern , Field Service Engineer (FSE) and Technical Program Manager .

Does Lam Research pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lam Research employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lam Research. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lam Research?

83% of Lam Research employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lam Research 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lam Research?

Process Engineer (110) , Field Service Engineer (80) , Mechanical Engineer (58) , Software Engineer (48) , Engineer (47) , Program Manager (41) , Product Engineer (40) , Field Service Engineer (FSE) (36) , Senior Process Engineer (35) , Manager (34) , Engineering Technician (29) , Senior Software Engineer (29) , Final Test Technician (28) , Test Technician (28) , Director (27)

What are the pros of working at Lam Research according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits relative to industry" ((in 269 reviews)); "Small group culture is good" ((in 186 reviews)); "Great people to work with and learn from" ((in 169 reviews)); "The working group is good and the pay is good" ((in 139 reviews)); "good cultures and core values" ((in 93 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Lam Research according to real employee reviews?

"no work life balance and too busy" ((in 195 reviews)); "A bad manager will soon be replaced with a different one, and work roles change as well." ((in 59 reviews)); "If you don't like working a lot or long hours don't look here." ((in 32 reviews)); "At times work and life balance can be challenging" ((in 31 reviews)); "Upper management is disconnected." ((in 28 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lam Research layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Lam Research layoffs and their outlook for job security at Lam Research in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Lam Research locations?

Fremont , Tualatin , Livermore , Portland , Hillsboro , San Jose , Boise , Austin , Chandler , Phoenix , New York , San Francisco , Eaton , Manassas , Dallas , Fresno , Oregon City , Lehi , Beaverton , Albany , Albuquerque , Los Angeles , San Diego , Palo Alto , Malta , Jersey City , American Fork , Fishkill , Wausau , Arizona City

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Lam Research reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(2,427 total reviews)

Tim Archer

94% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Work/Life balance

Lam Research has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,427 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Lam Research employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Jun 5, 2025

Great leaders make a great organization

Operations analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company is growing and has a ton of opportunities to get involved if you are willing to put in the effort. The CEO communicates the vision very clearly and has always been transparent. The best part has been working with so many talented people that are willing to share knowledge. I found many mentors that were eager to share their experiences (I just had to go outside my org to find them).

Cons

Leaders set the culture in extreme ways. Some departments have everything in order and enjoy a work life balance. Look for roles in environments with low turnover and a tenured base of employees - happy employees to be found with a good work life balance. Look for leaders that can speak about their accomplishments and growth in specific detail - These managers will think of you as a human being, have appreciation, and have your back when you need support.

2.0

Jun 2, 2025

Lack of work life balance and communication between managers and engineers

Field service engineer (fse)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation are fine if you are willing to put in the hours.

Cons

No work life balance at all, there's almost no chance of going home on time.

Lam Research Response

Thank you for your feedback. We regret to hear your negative experience with manager communication and expectations. We strive to maintain a positive and supportive work environment for all our employees and encourage employees to reach out to HR support to ensure concerns are addressed.

5.0

May 31, 2025

Excellent Technology & Great Innovation Culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid technology roadmap and admirable competitive position in etch and dep. Annual Engineering Technology Conference (ETC) was a strong commitment to the technology and innovation.

Cons

Reorg frequency is a bit high.

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Jobs at Lam Research

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