DRAM Firmware (FW)/Integration Engineer

PLEASE NOTE:

•  It is 100% onsite position in Rancho Cordova, CA
  
•  Contract role - Need someone to work from office for 5 days a week.
  

KEY REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Prior Firmware engineering experience.
• Experience with the semiconductor industry would also be preferred.
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, validate and integrate DRAM driver for SSD FW platform.
• Understand DRAM IP on the controller side and develop and validate read, write, Gate training and Write levelling.
• Have or develop expertise in DRAM PHY IP and configure it.
• Have or develop expertise in DRAM ECC.
• Have or develop expertise in DDR4 and DDR5 protocols
• Configure DDR4/DDR5 mode registers and validate those register settings
• Develop and validate DDR4/DDR5 initialization
• Develop and validate DDR power states and refresh policy.
• Develop test procedures and tools for DRAM validation and debugging
• Build and maintain close relationships with internal and external teams
• Provide technical expertise to cross-functional teams
• Document requirements and track schedules related to each product
• Guide debug effort to resolve DRAM issues

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE:

• The ability to listen, understand and respond professionally to partner questions and issues while building trust
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• A history of self-starting and effective multitasking, with strong influencing and leadership skills

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the following areas. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your schoolwork/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.
• Good understanding of DRAM architecture, operation and integration. Proficiency with memory testing tools and software
• Knowledge of signal integrity, high speed signal fundamentals and simulation techniques
• Hands on experience with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, power supplies and soldering equipment
• Good analytical skills and ability to understand and communicate complex concepts
• Strong planning and documentation skills
• Good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Strong HW or FW project management and leadership skills
• Able to effectively work independently and in a team environment.