Technical Director, Validation Engineering
RambusJob Title
Technical Director, Validation Engineering
Role Summary
Lead validation engineering for high-speed memory interface and buffer semiconductor products. Deliver lab bring-up, validation methodologies, and automation to verify silicon performance and specification compliance while collaborating with design, FPGA, system, and applications teams.
Experience Level
Senior - requires 20+ years of relevant experience in validation, high-speed I/O, or memory interfaces.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Lead lab bring-up and validation of high-speed memory buffer semiconductor products.
- Develop test methodologies and validation plans to verify silicon against specifications.
- Automate lab equipment control and data collection; develop data analysis scripts (e.g., Python).
- Plan and execute characterization, bench preparation, and methodology improvements.
- Design and run experiments with silicon design teams; collect and analyze results and present findings.
- Provide inputs to FPGA, system, and PCB design requirements.
- Support applications and customer-facing teams in troubleshooting and resolving issues.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience:
- 20+ years of relevant experience in bench testing, characterization, or validation of high-speed and memory I/O devices.
- Experience with processor-memory interfaces and DDR topologies and protocols.
- Proficiency with validation hardware and board design fundamentals.
- Skilled with high-speed lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, BERTs, signal generators; experience with logic and protocol analyzers.
- Hands-on lab experience and software development for lab automation, especially Python.
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills; effective collaborator with lab engineers and circuit designers.
- Nice-to-have: experience with ATE or system-level testing, PCB layout, and signal integrity concepts.
Education Requirements
B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering.
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.
