DRAM Design Validation Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 144,600 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino is seeking a DRAM Design Validation Engineer to help design and integrate DRAM memories with SoCs, ensuring high performance and power efficiency across Apple devices.

You will work with design, verification and integration teams to define memory controller and DDR-PHY requirements, collaborating with vendors to validate LPDDR interfaces and achieve reliable, low-power operation.

Qualifications

• MS or BS degree with 4+ years in DRAM development.
• Expert in DRAM cell architectures.
• Experience in memory interface verification with DDR-PHY and Memory Controller.
• Experience in LPDDR IO (DDR/DDR2/DDR3/DDR4/DDR5) characterization and qualification.
• Strong background in computer architecture.

Responsibilities

• Work with design, verification and integration engineers to define DRAM memory controller and PHY requirements.
• Collaborate with Architecture, MCU, DDRPHY and DRAM vendors for Apple’s main memory feature.
• Ensure DRAM simulation meets Apple’s requirements.
• Ensure the internal and external DRAM silicon and package level testing needs are met.
• Debug RMA material with apparent DRAM related defects.

Skills

DRAM development

C/C++ programming

Memory interface verification

DDR-PHY knowledge

Computer architecture

Education

MS or BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Do you love crafting elegant solutions to highly sophisticated challenges? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next‑generation, high‑performance, power‑efficient processor, system‑on‑chip (SoC). You’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, we will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices. As our DRAM Design Validation Engineer, you will be ensuring the successful integration of DRAM memories with SoC devices.

Description

Work with our design, verification and integration engineers to ensure memory controller and PHY requirements are well defined and cover the scope of DRAM based corner cases.

Collaborate with Architecture, MCU, DDRPHY and DRAM vendors for Apple’s main memory feature.

Ensure DRAM simulation meets Apple’s requirements.

Ensure the internal and external DRAM silicon and package level testing needs are met.

Debug RMA material with apparent DRAM related defects.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS or BS Degree with 4+ years in DRAM development

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert in DRAM cell architectures
• Expert of DRAM memory organization and periphery design for low DRAM power
• Expertise in DRAM simulation
• Experience in memory interface verification with understanding DDR-PHY and Memory Controller
• Experience in LPDDR IO (DDR/DDR2/DDR3/DDR4/DDR5) characterization and qualification
• Understanding of memory test patterns
• Knowledge of DRAM reliability
• Knowledge with innovative packaging technology (POP, TSV, etc.) and their relationship to DRAM signal/power integrity
• Previous experience in Failure Analysis of DRAM devices
• Excellent hardware and software debug skill
• Experience working with the major DRAM vendors
• Strong background in computer architecture
• Programming experience in C/C++
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $144,600 and $218,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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