At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams' achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone's contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they're inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

The group you'll be a part of

The Global Information Systems Group is dedicated to the success of Lam through providing best-in-class and innovative information system solutions and services. Together, we support users globally with data, information, and systems to achieve their business objectives.

At Lam Research, we are building the next generation of intelligent IT operations through Agentic AI, platform engineering, and autonomous service management.

The impact you'll make

As the Principal Agentic Architect, you will define the architecture that enables AI agents to reason, automate, and operate at enterprise scale while ensuring security, governance, reliability, and observability remain foundational.

You will establish the long-term vision for how AI agents, human operators, and digital platforms work together to create a highly automated, resilient, and self-improving IT ecosystem. Your work will directly influence how Lam scales operations globally and advances toward an agent-native enterprise operating model.

What you'll do

• Define the enterprise architecture and technology strategy for Agentic AI, AIOps, autonomous operations, and intelligent automation.
• Establish architectural standards, design patterns, and governance frameworks for AI agents and multi-agent systems.
• Design the integration architecture connecting agents to enterprise systems including ServiceNow, cloud platforms, observability platforms, CMDB, developer platforms, and security tooling.
• Develop reference architectures for AI-powered incident response, service management, platform operations, FinOps, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery.
• Partner with executives and technology leaders to align agentic capabilities with business and operational priorities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and vendors in AI, automation, platform engineering, and cloud-native ecosystems.
• Define policies, controls, and approval models that enable safe autonomous operations.
• Drive architecture reviews and technical governance across multiple engineering and operations teams.
• Mentor engineers and architects while fostering innovation and best practices.

Who we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline with 15+ years of related experience or 12+ years with a Master's degree or +8 years with a PhD / MBA or equivalant experience
• 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, cloud architecture, platform engineering, or large-scale IT operations.
• Experience designing enterprise architectures on Azure, AWS, or multi-cloud platforms.
• Experience with automation, observability, and modern software engineering practices.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, APIs, cloud-native architectures, and enterprise integration.
• Experience leading large technology transformation initiatives.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience designing AI/ML platforms or generative AI solutions.
• Experience with agent frameworks such as Semantic Kernel, Microsoft Agent Framework, LangGraph, AutoGen, or equivalent technologies.
• Experience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), AIOps, Platform Engineering, or Internal Developer Platforms.
• Knowledge of AI governance, responsible AI, and enterprise security practices.
• Industry certifications in cloud architecture, AI, enterprise architecture, or cybersecurity.

Core Competencies

• Enterprise Architecture
• Strategic Technology Leadership
• AI and Agentic Systems Design
• Cloud-Native Architecture
• Platform Engineering
• Governance and Risk Management
• Influence Without Authority
• Executive Communication
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Systems Thinking

What We're Offering

This position will be occupied in Villach. It is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry (https://www.metalltechnischeindustrie.at/fileadmin/content/Dokumente/Kollektivvertrag/KV-2025_2026/FMTI_Mindesgehaltstabelle_2025.pdf) in occupation group H, depending on Education. A higher payment is negotiable depending on expertise and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year.

Villach - a great place to live and work

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Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ('Lam' or the 'Company') is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex' you'll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex' you'll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

• Wellbeing: Programs designed to support your individual needs, help you achieve personal goals, and incentivize you with rewards
• Stock: Discounted employee stock purchase program
• Parental Bonding: 16 weeks fully paid bonding leave for all new parents
• Recognition: Peer-to-peer award program designed to recognize excellence and celebrate success
• Pension: Annual pension contribution that increases with tenure