a solid well run company. - Staff Engineer Lam Research Employee Review

4.0
Aug 16, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

market leader. willing to take risks willing to improve processes. There is lots to learn here for the technically inclined person and learning is considered a key part of your performance. There is pressure to get the job done, but the resources are provided, and no one expects you to kill yourself in the process. Management has been sincere in listening to suggestions for improving how things are done, and supportive when one has to do battle with dysfunctional systems Work/life balance is considered important

Cons

fremont commute. large company with entrenched methods. some people just putting in their time and won't make waves to push improvements in how we do things

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Pros

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Cons

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