DDR Silicon Validation Engineer

Ampere; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off policy

Fully catered lunch and snacks

Job summary

Ampere in Bengaluru Urban is looking for a skilled DDR Validation Engineer to join its post-silicon validation team. You will work on cutting-edge computing products and be responsible for setting up validation environments, developing drivers in C, and ensuring system testing and validation.

The ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree and have substantial experience in memory subsystem development, as well as expertise in debugging high-speed interfaces. Ampere offers a competitive rewards package and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in SoC pre/post-silicon validation.
• 3+ years of experience in developing and testing memory subsystems.
• Expertise in debugging post-silicon issues for high-speed interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Set up memory subsystem pre/post-silicon validation environment.
• Develop low-level drivers and automation tools.
• Generate validation reports and participate in failure analysis.

Skills

DRAM functionality

C programming

Debugging post-silicon issues

Digital logic design

Computer architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years or Master’s degree with 3 years in SoC validation

Tools

Bootloader/Firmware development

C and assembly programming

Job description

Invent the future with us. Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high‑performance, energy‑efficient AI compute.

As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy‑efficient high‑performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.

Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team – we’d love to have you apply!

About The Role

Ampere Computing is looking for an experienced DDR validation engineer to join its post‑silicon validation team in Bangalore to work on cutting‑edge next‑generation computing products.

We are a cross‑geography team of engineers in Bangalore, Pune, Santa Clara, and Vietnam. The DDR Silicon Validation Engineer will work on the memory subsystem at Ampere Computing and will play a significant role in post‑silicon bring‑up, functional and electrical validation, and production support of Ampere’s server SoC platforms.

What You’ll Achieve

• Set up memory subsystem pre/post‑silicon validation environment, boards, and test equipment
• Develop low‑level driver(s), test cases in C and assembly, and automation tools
• Responsible for system testing, characterization, compliance, margin optimization and related data collection & analysis
• Contribute to bring‑up, functional validation, I/O tuning, PVT testing of the memory subsystem, and production support (RMAs when needed)
• Generate validation reports, participate in failure analysis, and collaborate with co‑validation teams

About You

• Bachelor’s degree & 5 years or Master’s degree & 3 years of experience in SoC pre/post‑silicon validation
• Minimum 3 years of experience in developing and testing memory subsystems
• Deep working knowledge of DRAM functionality, JEDEC standards, DFI specifications, computer architecture, and C programming
• Expertise in bootloader/firmware development in C and assembly
• Experience in debugging post‑silicon issues for high‑speed interfaces
• Good knowledge of digital logic design, analog circuitry, and power delivery
• Good knowledge of SoC package, board design, and related signal integrity
• Basic understanding of ARM architecture, UEFI/Linux boot sequence, and DDR‑based system design and validation challenges

What We’ll Offer

At Ampere we provide a competitive total rewards package including base pay, cash long‑term incentive, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits Highlights Include

• Premium medical, dental, vision insurance, parental benefits including creche reimbursement, and a retirement plan to support your health, financial future, and childcare
• Generous paid time off policy to promote a healthy work‑life balance
• Fully catered lunch, healthy snacks, coffee or tea, and refreshments to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day

Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.