DDR / Memory Validation Engineer

Silicon Patterns; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Patterns is seeking a hardware validation engineer in India to lead functional validation for DDR controllers and RAS features. You will collaborate with BIOS/firmware teams to define support and validation plans, drive post-silicon debugging, and push for robust corrective actions.

Python scripting will automate test cases and debugging tasks. The role requires hands-on DDR4/5 experience, JTAG/I2C proficiency, lab tool usage, and the ability to work independently on multiple concurrent

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of electronics fundamentals.
• DDR4/5 knowledge with hands-on experience is required.
• Python-based test content development is essential.
• Experience with margining and functional testing in DDR/high-speed IOs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of other high-speed memory technologies recommended.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional validation plans for DDR controller features and align cross-functional teams.
• Develop functional validation plans for RAS features with BIOS/firmware teams.
• Lead post-silicon debug, root-cause analysis, and guide corrective actions.
• Collaborate in a dynamic environment across multiple projects.
• Develop Python scripts to automate test cases and debugging tasks.

Skills

Electronics fundamentals

DDR4/5 knowledge

Python test scripting

Functional testing & margining

Self-starter

Memory technology know-how

Schematics & layout reading

x86 system validation

RAS awareness

Tools

JTAG

I2C

Oscillosopes

Multimeter

Power supply

Thermal equipment

Job description

Key Qualifications

• Solid understanding of basic electronics
• Good understanding of DDR4/5, LP4/5 functionalities; DDR hands-on is a MUST
• Test content development using Python is a MUST
• Functional & margining testing experience in DDR or other HSIOs
• Must be a self-starter, able to independently drive tasks to completion with minimum guidance
• Ability to apply knowledge of other high-speed, high-performance memory technologies
• Hands‑on experience in using industry standard JTAG, I2C, analyzers and lab tools
• Able to use oscilloscopes, multimeter, power supply & thermal equipment
• Able to read/understand schematics & layout
• Experience with system validation with x86 processors is a plus
• Experience with RAS is a plus

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop functional validation plans for DDR controller features; align cross‑functional teams on the support and validation plans
• Develop functional validation plans for RAS features (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability); align cross‑functional teams (BIOS/firmware) on the support and validation plans
• Drive debug in post silicon, root‑cause problems and steer the team to the best corrective action to move forward
• Work as a team and work efficiently in a dynamic environment and on multiple projects
• Develop scripts in Python & automate test cases/debug scripts to avoid manual work