DDR Memory System Validation Engineer

Leading IC design company dedicated to providing high-performance, low-power IC solutions for cloud computing and data center markets. These products are designed for a variety of memory modules to enable high-speed, large-capacity, high-reliability and low-power memory solutions for high-performance computing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing organization with an amazing culture. Interested in learning more? Apply today!

As a Validation/Software Engineer specializing in DDR4 and DDR5 memory systems, you will be a key contributor in ensuring the reliability, performance, and compatibility of advanced memory components and technologies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute validation plans, create firmware solutions, and implement margining algorithms to ensure memory systems meet the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Validation: Develop and execute validation plans and test cases for DDR4 and DDR5 memory systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Validate memory component functionality, compatibility, and performance.
• Interconnect: Evaluate memory system equalization techniques and transmission line characteristics to optimize signal integrity and data transfer rates.
• Firmware and BIOS Development: Create firmware solutions to enhance memory system capabilities and compatibility.
• Margining Algorithms: Develop and implement margining algorithms to ensure robust operation under various operating conditions.
• Scripting and Programming: Utilize Python and C++ for test automation, firmware development, and data analysis to streamline validation processes.
• Test Development: Collaborate with design and architecture teams to design and execute innovative tests that stress memory systems to their limits.
• Data Analysis: Analyze validation results to identify and report issues, anomalies, and potential improvements in memory system performance.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with hardware and software teams to address and resolve validation and performance issues, ensuring product readiness for market release.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
• 5+ years of relevant work experience, including strong experience in DDR4 and DDR5 memory system validation.
• Experience with signal integrity and equalization techniques.
• Knowledge of DDR Training algorithms
• Proficiency in Python and C++ programming for test automation, firmware development, and data analysis.
• Solid understanding of memory system architecture and industry standards.
• Experience with memory controllers, firmware, and BIOS development is a strong plus.