Senior Memory Designer

Role Summary

The Senior Memory Designer will work on designing and implementing high-performance, low-power memory circuits. The role involves collaborating with design teams on innovative memory solutions, contributing to the advancement of semiconductor technology.

Experience Level

Senior; over 10 years of experience in memory design is required.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities for this role include:

• Leading the design and development of custom circuits for high-speed and low-power SRAM and low-power configuration RAM (CRAM).
• Developing memory architectures and implementing them in advanced semiconductor technologies, including FinFET and nanometer CMOS.
• Performing schematic capture, simulation, and margin verification of major memory blocks.
• Overseeing layout planning and ensuring tight pitch-matched memory layout designs.
• Working closely with architecture and design teams to define memory PPA (Performance, Power, Area) and yield targets.
• Managing the full embedded memory design flow, including architecture, circuit design, physical implementation, compiler usage, characterization, timing, and model generation.
• Bringing innovative and revolutionary ideas to life in the products.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field; a Master’s or PhD is preferred.
• Over 10 years of experience in memory design, verification, validation, and integration.
• Strong knowledge of custom memory design and high-performance, low-power design techniques.
• Familiarity with variation-aware design in advanced semiconductor technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities.

Nice-to-have qualifications include experience with large density memory cell design for high yield and knowledge of semiconductor device fundamentals.

Education Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field is required; a Master’s or PhD is preferred.

About the Company

Company: Lattice Semiconductor

Headquarters: Portland, Oregon, USA

Lattice Semiconductor specializes in low power, small-form-factor programmable logic devices and solutions. The company is known for its innovative technology that enables a wide range of applications, including communication, consumer, and industrial markets.