Lead DDR Validation Engineer: Bring-Up & Automation

Cadence Design Systems; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical/dental/vision plans

And more

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a leader to drive electrical and functional validation for next-generation DDR interfaces (DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR6/HBM4/GDDR7). You will design innovative testing strategies, accelerate post-silicon bring-up, and transform data into insights through advanced analysis and visualization.

The role requires M.Tech with 4+ years or B.Tech with 6+ years experience, with strong Python automation, debugging, and cross-team collaboration across locations.

Qualifications

• Must have M.Tech with 4+ years or B.Tech with 6+ years experience.
• Experience in testing DDR interfaces (DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR6/HBM4/GDDR7) is preferred.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills to turn raw data into insights.
• Proficient in Python for validation, data processing, and reporting.
• Excellent debugging and cross-team collaboration skills using JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and functional validation for next-generation DDR interfaces.
• Design and execute testing strategies to accelerate post-silicon bring-up.
• Transform raw data into actionable insights through analysis and visualization.
• Drive JIRA-based debug workflows to resolve complex issues.
• Deliver characterization reports that influence product decisions and customer success.
• Serve as the go-to expert for DDR IP challenges.

Skills

Python scripting

Test automation

DDR interface validation

JIRA debugging

Education

M. Tech with 4+ years experience

B. Tech with 6+ years experience

Tools

JIRA

Python

Job description

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a leader to drive electrical and functional validation for next-generation DDR interfaces (DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR6/HBM4/GDDR7). You will design innovative testing strategies, accelerate post-silicon bring-up, and transform data into insights through advanced analysis and visualization.

The role requires M.Tech with 4+ years or B.Tech with 6+ years experience, with strong Python automation, debugging, and cross-team collaboration across locations.