Rambus, Inc.

Principal Logic Design Engineer

Rambus, Inc.$127K — $236K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong System Verilog/Verilog RTL design expertise
  • Experience with Questa/Incisive/VCS simulators
  • Proficient in Python, Perl, or TCL scripting
  • Quick learner with the ability to work independently
  • Solid communication and project management skills
  • Minimum 10 years logic design experience (ASIC/FPGA) with BSEE or 8 years with MSEE

Responsibilities

  • Own micro-architecture definition and RTL design for critical blocks like schedulers and command pipelines
  • Analyze performance, power, and area (PPA) trade-offs to drive design decisions
  • Collaborate with verification team to shape test plans and improve coverage
  • Work with physical design team to resolve timing, power, and congestion challenges
  • Assist verification team in debugging and providing RTL fixes for regression failures
  • Provide technical support to FAE team on pre-sales engagements
  • Support AE team on post-sales customer deliveries

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with a hybrid approach
  • Competitive compensation package including base salary and bonus
  • 401(k) matching and employee stock purchase plan
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
  • Time-off program and gym membership
Full Job Description
Overview

In this role, the candidate will be reporting to the Director of Engineering as an individual contributor. As a Principal Logic Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the micro-architecture and design of our next- generation high performance and cutting-edge memory controllers for data centers and AI applications. This is a fast-growing market with high demand from tier-1 customers which gives ample opportunity for innovation and differentiation. If you like challenges and want to make a technical difference in the memory landscape during these exciting times in the semiconductor industry, this is the right opportunity for you. 

 

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 remote work. 

Responsibilities
  • Own micro-architecture definition and RTL design for critical blocks such as schedulers, command pipelines, coherency/ordering logic and system interfaces 
  • Analyze performance, power, and area (PPA) trade-offs and drive design decisions based on quantitative data 
  • Collaborate closely with verification team to shape test plans and improve verification coverage 
  • Work with physical design team to understand and resolve timing, power, and congestion challenges 
  • Work with verification team on regression failure debug and root cause, and provide RTL fix if necessary 
  • Provide technical support to FAE team on pre-sales customer engagements 
  • Provide technical support to AE team on post-sales customer deliveries 
Qualifications
  • Strong System Verilog/Verilog RTL design expertise 
  • Questa/Incisive/VCS simulator experience 
  • Python/Perl/TCL scripting experience 
  • Ability to learn quickly and work independently 
  • Solid communication and project management skills 
  • 10+ years of logic design experience (ASIC/FPGA) with BSEE, or  
  • 8+ years of logic design experience (ASIC/FPGA) with MSEE 

 

Definite Plus: 

  • ASIC synthesis, timing constraint, CDC/RDC experience 
  • UVM Verification experience 
  • Memory (HBM, LPDDR) expertise 
  • AMBA AXI or CHI design experience 

 

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 $127,400 to $236,600. 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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About Rambus, Inc.

Rambus Inc. is a technology company that designs and develops semiconductor and intellectual property (IP) products, spanning memory and interfaces to security, smart sensors and lighting. The company's products are used in a range of electronic devices, including personal computers, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and data centers. Rambus Inc. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The company has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Rambus Inc. is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol RMBS.
Learn more about Rambus, Inc.
Size
690 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$43.6 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-0.5%
Revenue
$242.7 million
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