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In this role, you will be working with some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world developing products that make data faster and safer.\nRambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for most office-based roles. Employees are encouraged to spend an average of at least three days per week onsite, allowing for two days of remote work.\nResponsibilities\nDesign architecting and trade-off analysis\nRTL coding and verification\nMemory Controller + PHY integration and verification\nCustomer delivery and support\nQualifications\nStrong System Verilog/Verilog RTL design expertise\nQuesta/Incisive/VCS simulator experience\nPython/Perl/Tcl scripting experience\nSignificant ASIC and/or FPGA design experience\nAbility to learn quickly and work independently\nSolid communication and project management skills\n5+ years of logic design experience\nBSEE\nDefinite Plus:\nASIC synthesis, timing constraint, CDC/RDC experience\nVerification experience\nMemory (HBM, GDDR, LPDDR, DDR) expertise\nAMBA AXI or CHI design experience\nLocated in the Hillsboro, Oregon area\nTraining:\nProvided as needed\nAbout Rambus\nRambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting-edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow’s systems.\nRambus offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, time-off program, and gym membership.\nThe US salary range for this full-time position is $106,900 to $198,500. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions.\nRambus is committed to cultivating a culture where we actively seek to understand, respect, and celebrate the complex and rich identities of ourselves and others. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives are geared towards valuing the differences in backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts at Rambus to help enhance collaboration, teamwork, engagement, and innovation. At Rambus, we believe that we can be our best when every member of our organization feels respected, included, and heard.\nRambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 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