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Candidates will be joining some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to develop products that make data faster and safer.\nThe Technical Director Validation Engineer is a Full-Time position and the candidate will work in the lab to automate data collection and provide framework to develop validation environment to check system performance and specification compliance. The candidate is required to have experience with processor-memory interfaces, including DDR topologies and protocols, as well as high-speed signaling, including signal integrity and power integrity concepts.\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\nLab bring-up and validation of high-speed memory buffer semiconductor products. \nDevelop test methodologies for validating silicon designs against specifications. \nDevelop scripts for automating lab equipment and for analyzing lab data. \nLead validation tasks on bench planning, preparation, characterization execution, methodology improvements. \nWork with silicon design teams to develop experiments, drive data collection, and present results analysis.\nProvide inputs to FPGA, system, and PCB design requirements. \nSupport Applications Team in understanding and resolving customer issues. \nQualifications\nExperience in Bench testing and characterization of high speed and/or memory IO devices, exposure to DDRx characterization is preferable.\nProficiency with validation hardware and board design fundamentals \nSkilled in high-speed lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, BERTs, and signal generators\nHands-on lab work and writing software for lab automation, especially python.\nMust be a team player, working well with other lab engineers and circuit designers. \nB.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. \n20+ years of relevant experience\nDesired Skills:\nExperience or knowledge of ATE or/and System Testing \nExperience in high speed digital designs, boards designs, PCB layouts, and signal integrity concepts \nWorking knowledge of test and measurement equipment, troubleshooting and debugging. \nExperience with hardware test equipment logic analyzers and protocol analyzers\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 $160,700 to $298,400. 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.\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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