Tech Dir Validation Engineering
About The Position
Rambus is seeking a Technical Director Validation Engineer to join its Memory Interface Chip business unit. The role focuses on lab validation of high-speed memory buffer semiconductor products, automating data collection, and developing frameworks for validation environments used to check system performance and specification compliance. The successful candidate will bring experience with processor-memory interfaces, including DDR topologies and protocols, and high-speed signaling, including signal- and power-integrity concepts. This is a full-time position involving hands-on lab work and collaboration with silicon design, FPGA, system, PCB, and applications teams.
Requirements
- 20+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience in bench testing and characterization of high-speed and/or memory I/O devices; exposure to DDRx characterization is preferable.
- Proficiency with validation hardware and board-design fundamentals.
- Skill with high-speed lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, BERTs, and signal generators.
- Hands-on lab experience and ability to write software for lab automation, especially in Python.
- Ability to work well with other lab engineers and circuit designers as a team player.
- B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or knowledge of ATE and/or system testing.
- Experience in high-speed digital design, board design, PCB layouts, and signal-integrity concepts.
- Working knowledge of test and measurement equipment, troubleshooting, and debugging.
- Experience with logic analyzers and protocol analyzers.
Responsibilities
- Bring up and validate high-speed memory buffer semiconductor products in the lab.
- Develop test methodologies to validate silicon designs against specifications.
- Develop scripts to automate lab equipment and analyze lab data.
- Lead validation tasks, including bench planning and preparation, characterization execution, and methodology improvements.
- Work with silicon design teams to develop experiments, drive data collection, and present analysis of results.
- Provide input to FPGA, system, and PCB design requirements.
- Support the Applications Team in understanding and resolving customer issues.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and equity.
- Matching 401(k).
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
- Time-off program.
- Gym membership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
