DRAM Design Validation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
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$175,500–$311,700 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · DRAM Design Validation Engineer

As a DRAM Design Validation Engineer within the Silicon Technologies group, you will ensure the successful integration of DRAM memories with system-on-chip devices. You will work alongside design, verification, and integration engineers to define memory controller and PHY requirements while covering DRAM based corner cases. Your daily responsibilities include collaborating with architecture, MCU, DDRPHY, and DRAM vendors to manage main memory features, ensuring simulation meets specific requirements, and meeting silicon and package level testing needs. You will also debug RMA material with DRAM related defects and drive roadmaps for next technology node devices. Key technical skills include expertise in DRAM cell architectures, memory organization, and simulation, along with experience in LPDDR IO characterization, C/C++ programming, and knowledge of packaging technologies like POP and TSV to address signal and power integrity issues.

What you'll do

  • Define memory controller and PHY requirements to cover DRAM-based corner cases.
  • Ensure DRAM simulations meet specific company performance and power requirements.
  • Verify that internal and external DRAM silicon meets package-level testing needs.
  • Debug RMA materials containing apparent DRAM-related defects.
  • Work with vendors to improve DRAM performance and power on integrated systems.
  • Drive the roadmaps and specifications of memory vendors for next-generation technology nodes.
  • Perform characterization and qualification of LPDDR IO interfaces.

What we're looking for

  • PhD, MS, or BS degree with 5+ years of experience in DRAM development.
  • Expertise in DRAM cell architectures (preferred).
  • Expertise in DRAM memory organization and periphery design for low power (preferred).
  • Experience in DRAM simulation (preferred).
  • Experience in memory interface verification with understanding of DDR-PHY and Memory Controller (preferred).
  • Experience in LPDDR IO characterization and qualification across multiple generations (preferred).
  • Knowledge of memory test patterns, reliability, and innovative packaging technologies like POP or TSV (preferred).
  • Strong background in computer architecture, C/C++ programming, and hardware/software debugging (preferred).

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