OverviewSignal Integrity (SI) Engineer to join the Memory Interface Chips Business Unit. In this role, you will work with experienced SI, PI, package, design, and validation engineers to develop next-generation DDR memory interface products operating at data rates exceeding 16 GT/s.
This position provides an excellent opportunity for new graduates to gain hands-on experience in high-speed link design, signal integrity analysis, power integrity analysis, package design, and system-level modeling for cutting-edge memory products.
Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for most office-based roles. Employees are encouraged to spend an average of at least three days per week onsite, allowing for two days of remo
Responsibilities
- Support SI/PI analysis and simulations for memory interface products and associated package/board designs.
- Assist in channel modeling and simulation of high-speed DDR interfaces.
- Perform SI/PI studies to evaluate signal quality, jitter, crosstalk, return loss, eye diagram, and power delivery network (PDN) performance
- Work with design, package, and validation teams to understand system requirements and simulation results.
- Correlate simulation data with laboratory measurements such as oscilloscope measurements, TDR measurements, and VNA measurements
- Assist in developing simulation methodologies, automation scripts, and analysis flows.
- Document simulation results and present findings to cross-functional teams.
- Participate in silicon bring-up and debug activities when needed
Qualifications
- M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering with strong academic performance.
- Coursework or research experience in one or more of Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, Electromagnetics, High-Speed Digital Design, RF/Microwave Engineering and Communication Systems.
- Strong understanding of transmission line theory, S-parameters, reflection and termination, crosstalk mechanisms, jitter concepts
- Familiarity with circuit simulation tools such as SPICE, Keysight ADS, HFSS, PowerSI, and Ansys EM tools
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language: Python, MATLAB, and Tcl
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Academic project, internship, or research related to DDR interfaces, SerDes, high-speed I/O, package design, and PCB design
- Experience with ADS, HFSS, Q3D, PowerSI, and Cadence Allegro
- Familiarity with measurement equipment such as oscilloscope, VNA, and TDR
- Knowledge of equalization techniques such as FFE, DFE, and CTLE
- Understanding of memory or semiconductor systems.
Rambus offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, time-off program, and gym membership.
The US salary range for this full-time position is $86,900 to $161,500. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions.
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