Apple · 20 hours ago
DRAM Design Validation Engineer
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$172K/yr - $306K/yrApple is a leading technology company that designs and manufactures high-performance processors and systems-on-chip. As a DRAM Design Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful integration of DRAM memories with SoC devices, collaborating with various engineering teams and vendors to meet performance and testing requirements.
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Responsibilities
Work with our design, verification and integration engineers to ensure memory controller and PHY requirements are well defined and cover the scope of DRAM based corner cases
Collaborate with Architecture, MCU, DDRPHY and DRAM vendors for Apple’s main memory feature
Ensure DRAM simulation meets Apple's requirements
Ensure the internal and external DRAM silicon and package level testing needs are met
Debug RMA material with apparent DRAM related defects
Collaborate with the DRAM vendors to improve the DRAM performance and power on Apple systems
Drive the roadmaps and specs of memory vendors for next technology node devices
Qualification
Required
Work with our design, verification and integration engineers to ensure memory controller and PHY requirements are well defined and cover the scope of DRAM based corner cases
Collaborate with Architecture, MCU, DDRPHY and DRAM vendors for Apple's main memory feature
Ensure DRAM simulation meets Apple's requirements
Ensure the internal and external DRAM silicon and package level testing needs are met
Debug RMA material with apparent DRAM related defects
Collaborate with the DRAM vendors to improve the DRAM performance and power on Apple systems
Drive the roadmaps and specs of memory vendors for next technology node devices
Preferred
Expert in DRAM cell architectures
Expert of DRAM memory organization and periphery design for low DRAM power
Expertise in DRAM simulation
Experience in memory interface verification with understanding DDR-PHY and Memory Controller
Experience in LPDDR IO (DDR/DDR2/DDR3/DDR4/DDR5) characterization and qualification
Understanding of memory test patterns
Knowledge of DRAM reliability
Knowledge with innovative packaging technology (POP, TSV, etc.) and their relationship to DRAM signal/power integrity
Previous experience in Failure Analysis of DRAM devices
Excellent hardware and software debug skill
Experience working with the major DRAM vendors
Strong background in computer architecture
Programming experience in C/C++
Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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