DDR Subsystem Architect

Arm Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a DDR Subsystem Architect, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping high-performance silicon for diverse markets. This exciting position involves collaborating with SoC architects and customers, drafting specifications, and ensuring the successful execution of design projects. With a focus on innovation and strategic thinking, you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about making an impact in the tech industry and thrive in collaborative settings, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a senior development position.
• Deep understanding of DDR subsystems and memory types.

Responsibilities

• Create product intercept roadmaps from JEDEC specs and DRAM vendor roadmaps.
• Author architectural specifications for design and implementation teams.

Skills

DDR controller design

Memory types (LPDDR, DDR, HBM, GDDR)

Controller-to-PHY interface protocols (DFI)

Arm bus protocols (APB, AXI, CHI, CXS)

Performance/QoS, RAS, security, power-management

Debug and test features in DDR subsystems

Excellent presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

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.

Salary Range:

$180,922-$244,777 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:

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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.