MTS Validation Engineer
RambusJob Title
MTS Validation Engineer
Role Summary
The MTS Validation Engineer will perform server system bring-up and validation for high-speed memory buffer products within the Memory Interface Chip business unit. Work is lab-focused and involves building validation environments, automating data collection, and verifying system performance and specification compliance.
The role involves hands-on work with processor-memory interfaces (e.g., DDR topologies), high-speed signaling concepts, and collaboration with lab engineers, circuit designers, and applications engineers.
Experience Level
Mid-level. The posting does not state an explicit years-of-experience requirement.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include system validation, lab automation, and supporting customer-facing issue resolution.
- Bring up and validate x86-based server systems for high-speed memory buffer semiconductor products.
- Execute server system validation and verify performance against specifications.
- Develop and maintain scripts to automate lab equipment control and data analysis.
- Create and maintain the validation environment and automated data collection workflows.
- Troubleshoot and debug platform, signal integrity, and measurement issues in the lab.
- Support the Applications Team in diagnosing and resolving customer issues.
Requirements
Key qualifications split between must-have and nice-to-have items.
- Must-have: Hands-on lab or system validation experience and interest in lab automation.
- Experience scripting for lab automation and data analysis (examples: Python, C/C++).
- Working knowledge of test and measurement equipment, troubleshooting, and debugging.
- Hands-on hardware experience with x86 computer systems and Intel or AMD server platforms.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to collaborate with lab engineers and circuit designers.
Nice-to-have:
- Knowledge of processor/memory system architecture and DDR memory technologies.
- Understanding of high-speed interface concepts, including signal integrity and power integrity.
- Experience with x86 CPU BIOS, ARM firmware, DDR memory testing, or lab bench testing workflows.
Education Requirements
B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (as stated in the posting).
About the Company
Company: Rambus
Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA
Rambus is a global leader in advanced semiconductor and technology solutions, specializing in enhancing data access and improving performance in computing, networking, and storage applications. The company is known for its innovative IP and solutions in memory, security, and interface technologies. With a strong focus on research and development, Rambus continues to push the boundaries of technology to meet the growing demands of the digital age.
