Senior Engineer, DRAM Applications

Samsung Semiconductor

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$138,000–$206,000 / yr
Posted
44 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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About Samsung Semiconductor

Samsung Semiconductor is the global semiconductor business unit of Samsung Electronics, designing and manufacturing memory chips, logic semiconductors, and foundry solutions for a broad range of applications.

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TL;DR · Senior Engineer, DRAM Applications

Senior Engineer, DRAM Applications joins the application engineering team to provide technical support for customers and partners regarding memory products. The role involves troubleshooting urgent issues, performing joint validation efforts, and coordinating with internal R&D teams to resolve system memory failures. Key responsibilities include evaluating RAS features on next-generation server CPUs, conducting signal integrity and power integrity measurements, and developing tools to diagnose memory health problems. Candidates must possess expertise in DRAM products, Unix/Linux operating systems, and scripting languages. Required technical skills include proficiency with lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, as well as experience with modern server architectures including CPU, Memory, Networking, and PCIe components. The role focuses on the critical domain of ensuring memory reliability and performance within complex computing environments through rigorous testing, data analysis, and proactive problem-solving.

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What you'll do

  • Provide technical support and troubleshoot urgent memory issues for customers and partners.
  • Perform DRAM signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), and timing analysis measurements.
  • Validate memory-related RAS features on next-generation server CPUs.
  • Create experiments and tooling to detect and diagnose memory health issues early in the product cycle.
  • Coordinate with internal R&D teams to resolve technical problems and improve test quality.
  • Develop and publish documentation regarding resolution findings for internal communication.
  • Lead discussions with internal and external teams to define test specifications and methodologies.

What we're looking for

  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Science, or a related Physical Science with 3+ years of experience.
  • Hold a Master's degree with at least 1 year of experience.
  • Experience with DRAM memory products and background in Signal Integrity/Power Integrity (SI/PI) and timing measurements is required.
  • Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems and various scripting languages.
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and logic analyzers.
  • Knowledge of modern server architectures and components such as CPU, Memory, Networking, and PCIe.
  • Expertise in lab setup, maintenance, and precision PCB/component rework.
  • Experience with test automation, data analysis, and identifying root causes for system memory failures.

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