IO and Memory Sub-Sytem Architecture

Rambus a premierchip and silicon IP provider making data faster and saferis seekingto hirean exceptional Senior Principal Architect of Memory & IO Sub-systemto joinourMICteaminSan Jose CA.In this role youwill beworking withsome of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world developingproductsthat make data faster and safer.

As aSenior Principal Architect of Memory & IO Sub-systemyoull play a pivotal role inleading the architecture design and development of next generation ofDRAMsub-system solutionsfor server andhigh-performancecomputing applications. In thisfull-timerole youll report directly to ourVP of Engineering. OurMemory Interface Divisionis dedicated todevelopingallproductsrelated toServer and Client Memory Modules and your contributions will be instrumental indevelopingsolutions DDR6/LPDDR6/HBM solutions for Server and Clientsystems.

Rambus offers a flexible work environment embracinga hybrid approach formostoffice-basedroles.Employeesare encouragedtospend an average of at leastthree days per weekonsiteallowing fortwodaysof remote work.

Technical Leadership

• Lead the architecture design and development of next generation of memory subsystem solutions.

• Drive technical decisions related to memory interfaces PHY architecture signal & power integrity and system integration.

• Define subsystem requirements and translate system-level needs into architecture and design specifications.

• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams including ASIC PHY firmware validation system architecture and platform engineering.

Memory Subsystem Development

• Develop expertise-driven solutions involving:

• DDR4/5/6 LPDDR4/5/6 HBM3/4/5 DRAM

• DDR4/5/6 Registered Clock Driver (RCD)

• DDR4/5/6 Data Buffer (DB)

• DDR4/5/6 DIMMs (RDIMM/LRDIMM/MRDIMM)

• DDR4/5/6 Server Platforms

• Analyze memory subsystem performance timing power and interoperability requirements.

• Drivesystemsbring-up debug characterization and performance optimization activities.

PHY Architecture and Design

• Define and review high-speed PHY architectures for next-generation memory and interface products.

• Develop and optimize:

• Transmitter (Tx) architectures

• Receiver (Rx) architectures

• Clocking and timing circuits

• Equalization schemes including DFE CTLE and related signal-conditioning techniques

• Evaluate signal integrity challenges and develop solutions to improve channel performance and margin.

Digital Design and Verification

• Contribute to digital design architecture reviews and RTL implementation strategies.

• Define verification methodologies and coverage requirements.

• Lead debugging and root-cause analysis of complex design and system-level issues.

• Collaborate with validation teams to ensure robust product functionality and compliance.

Specification and Customer Engagement

• Develop and maintain architecture specifications design requirements and technical documentation.

• Present technical proposals design reviews and architecture recommendations to engineering leadership customers and ecosystem partners.

• Translate JEDEC and industry standards into product requirements and implementation guidelines.

• Participate in customer discussions technical reviews and interoperability initiatives.

Education

• Masters Degree (M.S.) in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• 12 years of industry experience in semiconductor ASIC memory or high-speed interface development.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex technical projects and influencing architectural decisions.

Key Competencies

• System Architecture Leadership

• DDR5/DDR6/LPDDR5/HBM Memory Expertise

• High-Speed PHY Design

• Tx/Rx Circuit Architecture

• DFE/CTLE Equalization Techniques

• I2C I3C USB Interfaces

• Digital Design & Verification

• Technical Specification Development

• Analytical Problem Solving

• Executive-Level Presentations

About Rambus

Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company and our innovative spirit drives us to develop thecutting-edgeproducts and technologies essential for tomorrows systems.

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

TheUSsalary range for thisfull-timeposition is $180000to $334200.Our salary ranges aredeterminedby roleleveland location. The successful candidates starting pay will bedeterminedbased on job-related skills experience qualifications worklocationand market conditions.

At Rambus we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected supported and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members haveequitableaccess to opportunities resources and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do ourbest work.

Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veteransduringour job application procedures. If yourequireassistanceoran accommodationdue to a disabilityplease feel free to inform us in your application.

Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters recruitmentagenciesor fee-based recruitment services.

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