DRAM Engineer

Company Description

Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.

Job Description

You can be part of the takeoff of a fast-growing business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. Come join our Data Center Engineering Team and work on one of the most advanced 3D-NAND and SSD technology portfolios in the world. As the global leader in the semiconductor industry, Solidigm possesses many industry-leading SSD technologies including the most capable Quadruple Level Cell (QLC) NAND Flash products.

The Hardware (HW) team in Data Center Engineering (DCE) group of Solidigm is looking for a DRAM Firmware (FW) / Integration engineer for Solidigm Solid State Drives (SSD). In this position, you will develop, validate and integrate DRAM drivers into the main SSD firmware. You will utilize and grow your experience in embedded technologies. The team utilizes Agile development methodologies, therefore, excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with team members, both locally and across the organization is required. 

As a DRAM Firmware (FW) / Integration engineer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Develop, validate and integrate DRAM driver for SSD FW platform
• Understand DRAM IP on the controller side and develop and validate read, write, Gate trainings 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

Qualifications

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

Candidates must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Requirements listed below would be obtained through a combination of schoolwork/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 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.
• Strong understanding of DRAM architecture, operation and integration. Proficiency with memory testing tools and software.
• Have specific knowledge for DRAM initialization, training, ECC, refresh, and power states.
• 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.

Additional Information

For California, Colorado, New York, Washington, and remote roles: The compensation range for this role is $118,860 to $196,720. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.