Hardware Design Engineer 5

Dexian; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Mountain View. This exciting role focuses on the validation and characterization of Silicon DDR and HBM technologies, requiring a deep understanding of system architecture and hands-on experience with memory testing. You'll be responsible for analyzing hardware configurations, building prototypes, and ensuring that systems operate according to specifications. If you're a problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a passion for embedded software products, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in the tech world!

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in hardware design and validation.
• Strong knowledge of HBM and DDR subsystems for server applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and determine hardware configuration for systems.
• Build and test product prototypes, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Monitor equipment functioning and modify as necessary.

Skills

System Architecture Knowledge

Memory Electrical Characterization Testing

C/C++ Programming

Python Programming

Silicon Debugging

Lab Instruments Experience

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

8+ Years of Experience

Tools

Logic Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

This range is provided by Dexian. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$85.00/hr - $105.00/hr

Title: Hardware Design Engineer 5
Location: Mountain View CA 94043
Duration: 9 Months (High possibility of extension)

Summary:
The role of the Silicon DDR and HBM Bring-up and Validation Engineer involves the initiation and validation and characterization. It covers aspects such as physical design, electrical, logic, performance, system, and software. Responsibilities include test generation, pattern generation, configuring test infrastructure, taking electrical measurements, planning and executing bring-up processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze information to determine plan layout, including type of computers and peripheral equipment modifications.
• Assemble and modify existing pieces of equipment to meet special needs.
• Build, test, and modify product prototypes using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.
• Evaluate factors such as reporting formats required, cost constraints, and need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration.
• Monitor functioning of equipment and make necessary modifications to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of system architecture, performance/power, electrical and software of HBM or DDR subsystems for server applications.
• Hands-on experience with Memory Electrical Characterization testing - Jitter Measurement, Shmoo testing, and experience with Memory patterns and stress generator tools.
• Experienced level knowledge of C/C++ and Python.
• Experience in silicon debug for logic, software, and physical issues.
• Experience with lab instruments such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Strong ability to triage issues and develop environment and tools.
• Excellent skills in problem solving, written and verbal communication, excellent organization skills, and highly self-motivated.

Education/Experience:

• 8+ years' experience required.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required:

• Experience in memory validation and characterization (SHMOO, offset testing).
• Experience using coding languages like C/Python.
• Experience working collaboratively in a lab setting with a team.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Embedded Software Products