DDR Subsystem Architect

Arm; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 185,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm is seeking a DDR Subsystem Architect responsible for the hardware architecture of next-gen memory subsystems for various market segments. The role involves working closely with architects and partners, driving the development of high-performance silicon, and ensuring the effective integration of diverse technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in senior development roles.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with SoC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Work on hardware architecture for LPDDR, DDR subsystems.
• Establish features & requirements with stakeholders.
• Debug performance and functional issues.

Skills

DDR controller design

Memory types

Power management

Debugging skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

JEDEC specs

DFI protocols

APB

AXI

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Job Overview

DDR Subsystem Architect is a technical role responsible for hardware architecture of LPDDR, DDR, HBM and GDDR subsystems for high-volume, sophisticated, SoC platforms on groundbreaking process nodes across multiple market segments including mobile, automotive, datacenter and networking, and IoT.

Job Overview

DDR Subsystem Architect is a technical role responsible for hardware architecture of LPDDR, DDR, HBM and GDDR subsystems for high-volume, sophisticated, SoC platforms on groundbreaking process nodes across multiple market segments including mobile, automotive, datacenter and networking, and IoT.

This position plays a meaningful role in the development of production-quality silicon with outstanding performance and power efficiency, both in partnership with Arm partners and producing Arm development silicon.

Responsibilities

• Consume JEDEC specs and DRAM vendor roadmaps to create product intercept roadmaps.
• Work with SoC architects, business-units, and customers to establish & reconcile DDR subsystem features & requirements.
• Author architectural specifications to a mature stage allowing design and implementation teams to engage actively.
• Work with IP vendors to draft, negotiate, and execute SoWs / contracts.
• Work with design, verification, and validation teams to draft and review design specifications & test-plans (pre & post silicon), and support execution teams as required.
• Debug performance and functional issues with high-level models, RTL simulation, hard and soft IP.

Required Skills and Experience

• Deep understanding of DDR controller design and memory types (LPDDR, DDR, HBM, GDDR).
• Experience with controller-to-PHY interface protocols (DFI).
• Familiarity with Arm bus protocols such as APB, AXI, CHI, CXS, etc.
• Experience with performance / QoS, RAS, security, power-management, debug, and test features in the context of DDR subsystems.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with minimum 10 years of experience in a senior development position.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

In Return

To join a newly forming Solutions Engineering SoC architecture team with significant opportunities to impact the shape, definition, and culture of the team and help build our future success! This will be a fast paced and exciting environment with opportunities to demonstrate your strategic and innovative thinking while directly contributing to active projects.

Arm is proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect our culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work collaboratively to defy ordinary and shape extraordinary!

• Partner and customer focus
• Collaboration and communication
• Creativity and innovation
• Team and personal development
• Impact and influence

Salary Range $185,500-$250,900 per year

We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [emailprotected] . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups / teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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