DRAM Firmware (FW)/Integration Engineer

PLEASE NOTE:

•  It is 100% onsite position in Rancho Cordova, CA
  


•  Contract role - Need someone to work from office for 5 days a week.
  

• Prior Firmware engineering experience.
  


• Experience with the semiconductor industry would also be preferred.
  

• Develop, validate and integrate DRAM driver for SSD FW platform.
  


• Understand DRAM IP on the controller side and develop and validate read, write, Gate training and Write levelling.
  


• Have or develop expertise in DRAM PHY IP and configure it.
  


• Have or develop expertise in DRAM ECC.
  


• Have or develop expertise in DDR4 and DDR5 protocols
  


• Configure DDR4/DDR5 mode registers and validate those register settings
  


• Develop and validate DDR4/DDR5 initialization
  


• Develop and validate DDR power states and refresh policy.
  


• Develop test procedures and tools for DRAM validation and debugging
  


• Build and maintain close relationships with internal and external teams
  


• Provide technical expertise to cross-functional teams
  


• Document requirements and track schedules related to each product
  


• Guide debug effort to resolve DRAM issues
  

• The ability to listen, understand and respond professionally to partner questions and issues while building trust
  


• Excellent written and presentation skills
  


• A history of self-starting and effective multitasking, with strong influencing and leadership skills
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
  


• Minimum 3 years of experience in the following areas. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your schoolwork/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.
  


• Good understanding of DRAM architecture, operation and integration. Proficiency with memory testing tools and software
  


• Knowledge of signal integrity, high speed signal fundamentals and simulation techniques
  


• Hands on experience with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, power supplies and soldering equipment
  


• Good analytical skills and ability to understand and communicate complex concepts
  


• Strong planning and documentation skills
  


• Good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  


• Strong HW or FW project management and leadership skills
  


• Able to effectively work independently and in a team environment.