Memory Silicon Validation Engineer

Socket.dev; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401K with match

ESPP

EAP

Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Family leave

Other leaves

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking an energetic electrical engineer to join our memory test and failure analysis team, focusing on silicon validation for memory compilers on the latest process technology. You will contribute to test hardware, software development, data acquisition and analysis to drive production readiness.

The role favors hands-on individuals with strong Python and C++ skills, experience with lab equipment, and a passion for leading edge memory architectures in high performance and low power

Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in CMOS memory or datapath circuit design.
• Strong knowledge of SRAM transistor-level behavior and failure modes.
• Proficiency with Linux and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of memory parametric test structures and integrate into test chips.
• Define memory content on product test chips and ensure testing requirements are met.
• Configure lab and test equipment for computer-controlled data acquisition.
• Create, modify and debug memory test software using Python.
• Conduct memory testing and analyze data with Python and spreadsheets.
• Summarize test results and communicate with memory design team.

Skills

Python

C++

Memory architectures

Lab equipment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CMOS memory or datapath circuit design

Master's Degree in related field

Tools

Perl

Tcl

Shell scripting

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for an energetic and passionate electrical engineer with a strong interest in memory test and failure analysis to be part of a team responsible for the silicon validation of memory compilers utilizing the latest process technology. Our team supports memory test and validation for high performance and low power memories for use in the latest AI, networking, and mobile chips.

The ideal candidate is hands‑on, self‑motivated and has a strong interest in leading edge memory circuit testing and development. You are comfortable working with Python or in other scripting such as C++, perl, and tcl.

In this role, you will be involved in all phases of silicon validation, including test hardware specification and deployment, test software development, data acquisition and analysis. Your enthusiasm and passion will help our team bring the most advanced memory architectures on the leading edge finfet process node into production.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead development and definition of memory parametric test structures, work with cross functional teams to integrate parametric structures into overall test chip
• Work with product teams to define memory content on product test chips, provide direction on memory testing requirements, drive consistency in memory test methods between product teams, diagnose memory faults driving root cause thru PFA/EFA
• Develop and configure lab and test equipment for computer controlled data acquisition
• Create, modify and debug memory test software using Python programming language
• Conduct memory testing, collect and organize data. Perform data analysis using Python scripts, spreadsheets and other analysis tools.
• Document test procedures, summarize and communicate test results to memory design team.

Required Skillset

• Knowledge of memory architectures including SRAMs, Register-files, Multi-ports, ROM
• Good understanding of transistor level circuit behavior
• Skills in Python and C++ programming (preferred), perl or tcl.

Education/Experience:

• Coursework or relevant experience in CMOS memory or datapath circuit design is required.
• Good understanding of SRAM transistor level circuit behavior, failure modes and techniques for statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of CMOS fabrication methods, digital circuits and device physics.
• Strong Linux and shell scripting skills
• Experience with lab equipment, silicon testing and debug.

Communication / Intrapersonal Skills

• Good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Motivated, organized, self-driven and detailed oriented, can multi-task and work within deadlines.

Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years related industry experience OR Master's plus 6 years related industry experience

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Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00

As a valued member of our team, you’ll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company’s growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(K) participation including company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• company paid holidays
• paid sick leave
• vacation time
• Paid Family Leave
• other leaves of absence

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.