Memory Validation Engineer

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THE ROLE: 

Memory PHY post silicon validation engineer focused on bringing up of first silicon on aggressive time schedules. Memory PHY engineers develop and execute comprehensive test plans and debug issues as they arise. Candidates also enable and characterize memory features across PVT and ensure stability and robustness to enable high quality production.

THE PERSON:  

You have a passion for modern, complex processor architecture, digital design, and verification in general. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/timezones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provide systems engineering and post-silicon support for HBM/DDR/LPDDR memory interface IP
• Support bring-up of new products from first silicon in the lab through initial production
• Triage observations from silicon validation and debug issues with ATE, Platform, Firmware, and Characterization teams
• Provide post silicon expertise and support in silicon design, process, and integration flows for memory interface IP 
• Engage in pre-silicon activities by developing comprehensive test plans and running them in emulation to ensure robustness
• Characterize memory PHY across PVT to validate and improve power and performance

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:  

• Memory PHY validation experience, including understanding firmware and memory IP
• Programming experience, especially Python scripting and firmware debug as well as general understanding of Linux
• Ability to adapt and learn new toolsets and frameworks
• Laboratory experience, including hands-on use of equipment: oscilloscopes, signal generators, BERT, and logic analyzers 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:  

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering 

LOCATION: Austin, Tx 

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This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.