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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.\nAs a HW/SW Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing front end design automation flows and supporting a global Digital IP development team. In this full-time role, you’ll report directly to our Design Automation Manager. Our Design Automation group is dedicated to building and supporting world class tools and automation, and your contributions will be instrumental in supporting ongoing automation work and support.\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\nDevelop tools and automation to support front end verification, lint, synthesis and package generation \nWork closely with members of the Design Automation, Verification and Development teams to collaboratively solve problems and build solutions \nProvide support to our global engineering organization \nQualifications\nBS or MS degree in electrical or computer engineering or closely related degree strongly preferred; but substantial, relevant, outstanding work experience may substitute in some cases \n5-10 years of experience working as a HW/SW engineer or related field \nProficiency with object-oriented programming methodologies \nProficiency with SystemVerilog, Verilog \nProficiency with Python, Tcl, Perl, and Bash \nUnderstanding of CDC and RDC concepts \nExperience creating automation for front end design EDA tools \nStrong written and verbal communication skills \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 and employee benefits.\nAt 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.\nRambus 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.\nRambus 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.\nRambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.\nFor more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. 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