Principal PCIe Logic Design
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 7, 2026.
Overview
Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire a motivated full-time Principal Design engineer to join our PCIe IP design team. Candidates will be joining some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to develop products that make data faster and safer.
This full-time position will allow the candidate to contribute to the architecture, design of next generation IPs, targeting the latest developments in PCIe standards. This position will also be involved in prototyping these IPs on cutting edge FPGAs. The candidate will work closely with local teams as well as with multi-cultural, multi-national colleagues.
Rambus 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.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the architecture and micro-architecture of next generation PCIe IP
- Implement these designs in System Verilog
- Collaborate with the verification team to verify the IPs
- Participate in prototyping of the IPs in cutting edge FPGAs
- Contribute to support of existing generations of the IPs
Qualifications
Required:
- RTL coding: Verilog / System Verilog
- Master's degree or PHD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- 8+ years of experience with RTL Design
- Good English skills, communication skills, and willingness to work with an international team.
Additional Desirable skills:
- Knowledge of PCIe / CXL
About Rambus
Rambus 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.
Rambus 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.
The US salary range for this full-time position is $108,300 to $201,100. 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.
At Rambus, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do our best work.
Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application.
Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, check out rambus.com/careers/.