About this role
PLEASE NOTE:
- It is 100% onsite position in Rancho Cordova, CA
- Contract role - Need someone to work from office for 5 days a week.
KEY REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Prior Firmware engineering experience.
- Experience with the semiconductor industry would also be preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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
A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE:
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.
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