DRAM Firmware / Integration Engineer

Job Title: DRAM Firmware / Integration Engineer

Location: Rancho Cordova, California 95670, USA

Duration: 12 Months

Work Location: Onsite

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled DRAM Firmware / Integration Engineer to develop, integrate, and validate DRAM firmware for SSD platforms. The ideal candidate will have expertise in DRAM architecture, DDR4/DDR5 technologies, firmware development, hardware validation, and debugging. This role involves working closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure reliable memory subsystem performance and successful product delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and validate DRAM drivers for SSD firmware platforms.
• Design, implement, and validate DRAM read/write operations, gate training, write leveling, and memory training algorithms.
• Configure, validate, and optimize DRAM PHY IP.
• Develop expertise in DRAM ECC implementation and validation.
• Configure and validate DDR4/DDR5 mode registers and initialization sequences.
• Develop and validate DDR4/DDR5 power management features, refresh policies, and low-power states.
• Create automated test procedures, validation tools, and debugging utilities for DRAM testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve DRAM-related hardware and firmware issues.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external partners throughout product development.
• Document technical requirements, validation results, and project schedules.
• Provide technical guidance and support to cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in DRAM firmware development, integration, validation, or memory subsystem engineering.
• Strong understanding of DRAM architecture, operation, integration, and memory controller interfaces.
• Experience with DDR4 and DDR5 protocols, initialization, training, and configuration.
• Knowledge of DRAM PHY architecture and configuration.
• Experience with DRAM ECC implementation and validation.
• Proficiency with memory testing tools, validation software, and debugging methodologies.
• Understanding of signal integrity, high-speed signaling, and simulation techniques.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, and soldering equipment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Excellent planning, documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, project ownership, and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SSD firmware or storage controller development.
• Embedded firmware development using C/C++.
• Familiarity with JTAG, firmware debugging tools, and hardware bring-up.
• Experience with high-speed memory interface validation and optimization.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.