Tech Dir Research Science

Rambus • San Jose, CA

32d • Hybrid

About The Position

Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an exceptional Memory Architect, Technical Director to join Rambus Labs in San Jose, California. Candidates will be joining some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to develop products that make data faster and safer. As a Memory Architect, Technical Director, the candidate will be reporting to the Director/Fellow of the architecture research group in Rambus Labs. This is a Full-Time position. Do you like to work in an environment where your contributions and innovations are valued and recognized? Where you get to make an impact on the future of memory architecture? Then come and join Rambus Labs, the R&D center of Rambus. The Memory Architecture Research Group within Rambus Labs is looking for an experienced Memory Systems Architect to work with our team to develop breakthrough solutions for future computing challenges. You will be responsible for researching and architecting memory subsystems for data centers and AI/ML applications. You'll work closely with the most senior research team members in a role that collaborates across the company and that helps define the roadmap for corporate investment in this area. Rambus has a stimulating work culture and a strong technical ladder that attracts the best minds in the industry. The Memory Architect will join a team of memory system thought leaders investigating, architecting, and developing intellectual property across the memory and storage hierarchy.  The Memory Architecture Research group has the responsibility for projecting market and technology trends 5+ years in the future, identifying key roadblocks and disruptive opportunities ahead of the industry, and architecting solutions that can lead to significant future revenue streams.  With a focus on solving technical challenges in the enterprise/datacenter markets, candidates can expect the work to be intellectually challenging, with a strong emphasis on research quality that leads to substantial innovations in memory architecture

Requirements

• PhD with 10+ years of experience. Advanced degrees are preferred
• OR
• BSEE/MS or similar technical degree with 15+ years of industry experience
• Experience with DRAM-based memory system architectures with a track record of developing innovative solutions is required
• Knowledge of memory standards (DDRx, LPDDRx, LRDIMM, etc.) is required
• Knowledge of server architectures and their memory systems is required
• Knowledge of memory controller architecture and functionality is required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with performance modeling/analysis of memory subsystems is strongly desired
• Familiarity with current data center system configurations, applications, and performance limitations is strongly desired
• A track record of developing intellectual property is strongly desired
• Knowledge of emerging memories (RRAM, MRAM, PCM) is a desired
• Knowledge of serial link protocols (PCIe, SATA etc.) is desired
• Knowledge of server software architectures (MMU, VM, Operating Systems, Firmware, etc.) in the memory system domain is desired

Responsibilities

• Research, architect, and analyze/model innovative memory device and memory system architectures that address performance and power challenges faced by the enterprise/datacenter and AI markets.
• Track key industry and technology trends, develop technology roadmaps that help guide our future research initiatives.
• Propose new memory products and features, and work with the appropriate product groups to prototype and commercialize.
• Lead/participate in critical initiatives within Rambus Labs.
• Develop intellectual property and file patents where appropriate.
• Attend relevant technical and industry conferences, publish/present relevant work.
• Engage with partners and potential customers to understand market needs and industry trends.

Benefits

• Rambus offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, time-off program and gym membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees