Is Lam Research a good company to work for as a Software Program Lead Engineer?

Software Program Lead Engineer professionals working at Lam Research have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 46 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Lam Research employees being 4.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Program Lead Engineer Jobs at Lam Research now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Program Lead Engineer interview questions at Lam Research .

Does Lam Research pay Software Program Lead Engineer employees well?

Software Program Lead Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Lam Research with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 46 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Program Lead Engineer salaries at Lam Research.

How happy are Software Program Lead Engineer professionals working at Lam Research?

88% of Software Program Lead Engineer employees at Lam Research would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 8% in the past 12 months. Software Program Lead Engineer professionals have also rated Lam Research with a 4.1 rating for work-life-balance, 4.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.2 rating for culture and values and 3.6 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lam Research?

Process Engineer (110) , Field Service Engineer (80) , Mechanical Engineer (59) , 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 276 reviews)); "Small group culture is good" ((in 181 reviews)); "Great people and little to no politics" ((in 170 reviews)); "good pay and benefit compared with other company in semiconductor industry" ((in 143 reviews)); "Great Culture and Core Values" ((in 99 reviews))

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

"No work life balance and" ((in 194 reviews)); "A bad manager will soon be replaced with a different one, and work roles change as well." ((in 59 reviews)); "Poor work and life balance" ((in 33 reviews)); "If you don't like working a lot or long hours don't look here." ((in 31 reviews)); "Upper management are clueless, losing a dollar to save a dime—no, they will not listen to you no matter how much you and all of your coworkers warn them." ((in 30 reviews))

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4.1

88% would recommend to a friend

(46 total reviews)

Tim Archer

99% approve of CEO

89% positive business outlook

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4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Career opportunities

Software Program Lead Engineer employees have rated Lam Research with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 46 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Program Lead Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Lam Research is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Program Lead Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

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46 reviews

4.0

Sep 6, 2025

Strong team, but bureaucracy slows things down

Senior program manager

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Pros

Great colleagues and supportive peers across functions. Exposure to challenging projects and opportunities to grow. Flexible work options help balance personal and professional life.

Cons

Work experience depends heavily on your direct manager. Too many layers of middle management slow down decision-making. Excessive meetings, including unnecessary pre-review meetings before the actual meeting. Processes can feel bureaucratic, reducing agility and innovation. Communication between levels is not always effective.

5.0

Jul 17, 2025

A company with strong potential and great growth path

Program manager

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Pros

LAM Research India is deeply embedded in the semiconductor ecosystem and has a clear vision for innovation and community impact. The company supports employee development through initiatives like Internal job switches, Toastmasters and knowledge-sharing platforms, Technical and Flexible work hours and hybrid models are appreciated by many. Also has great core values and culture which helps company to stand on top one stage.

Cons

Some growing pains are evident as the company scales. Communication gaps in understanding the new employee expectation and uneven team dynamics can occasionally hinder progress.

5.0

Mar 14, 2025

Great People

Program manager

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CEO approval

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Pros

Great people great culture, good benefits.

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Some process are a bit out of date.

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