Staff Engineer – Validation & Characterization (DDR5)
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Job Summary
This position is for a hands-on validation and characterization engineer with solid experience across multiple product iterations. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in DDR5/high-speed memory interfaces and is comfortable working at the bench as well as collaborating closely with design and global validation teams. Experience with buffer chips and server/enterprise memory applications is highly desirable
Component Bench Characterization
- Perform detailed bench characterization of high-speed memory devices using best-known measurement techniques and test methodologies.
- Apply de-embedding high-impedance probing noise mitigation and signal integrity best practices to resolve complex measurement challenges at increasing data rates.
- Support Design and Validation teams in the characterization of key electrical and performance parameters.
- Work collaboratively with Designers and other cross functional teams to debug and optimize performance using open-ended tests not solely driven by specifications.
Validation Infrastructure Development
- Develop new test infrastructure to support effective characterization and validation of high-speed memory interfaces.
- Design and implement custom test procedures scripts and automation to improve test coverage and efficiency.
- Identify cycle-time and cost improvements including automation to improve validation efficiency.
Data Analysis and Reporting
- Synthesize results and identify the next set of relevant experiments to fully understand issues.
- Generate consistent well-written and easily understandable reports and presentations tailored to different audiences.
- Develop and validate creative uses of LLM/AI techniques to analyze large validation datasets generate effective visualizations and reduce cycle time to final reports.
Technical Communication
- Effectively document test methodologies and procedures to ensure reproducible and accurate results.
- Explain complex topics at an appropriate level of detail for each stakeholder.
- Work effectively with Validation Engineers across diverse regions languages and technical backgrounds.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors / Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related field.
- 6 years of hands-on experience in characterizing high-speed interfaces particularly memory-related applications.
- Strong understanding of memory interface architecture and operation preferably DDR5.
- In-depth knowledge of memory interface protocols and standards (e.g. JEDEC specifications).
- Expertise in using typical high speed interface test equipment (BERT Scope Compliance S/W).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python Perl) for test automation and analysis.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with advanced signal integrity measurements and applications for Design correlation.
- Experience with modern software tools for data visualization analysis and reporting; in particular dynamic interactive tools including LLMs
Additional Information :
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose To Make Our Lives Easier. As the industrys leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive industrial infrastructure and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio including High Performance Computing Embedded Processing Analog & Connectivity and Power.
With a diverse team of over 21000 professionals in more than 30 countries we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow To Make Our Lives Easier.
At Renesas you can:
- Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
- Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers evolving needs and help make peoples lives easier safe and secure.
- Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups will help you excel from the first day.
Are you ready to own your success and make your mark
Join Renesas. Lets Shape the Future together.
Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex race religion national origin gender gender identity gender expression age sexual orientation military status veteran status or any other basis protected by law. For more information please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation collaboration and continuous learning.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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