Senior Application Engineer, Memory Interface & Validation

Wabtec; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to join the Renesas Memory Interface Validation and Apps team. The role focuses on post-silicon validation, implementing hardware and software solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic lab environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in post-silicon validation, strong DDR/SERDES proficiency, and hands-on lab experience, with Python-based test automation and clear technical writing abilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct experience in post‑Silicon applications, debug, and validation.
• Strong knowledge of DDR3/DDR4/DDR5 and/or SERDES protocols, testing and application.
• Familiar with computer system architecture, especially for Intel x86 server system.
• Skilled in the use of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, pattern generators, ATE, Logic Analyzers.
• Skilled in test automation development using Python.
• Experience in high‑speed test board design, analysis, and debug.
• Familiarity with DIMM RCD, Data Buffer and I2C and I3C devices is a plus.
• Good writing skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Support product development life cycle from conception to production release; interface with multiple teams.
• Understand requirements and challenges from the application environment.
• Expand knowledge of Renesas Memory Interface product offerings.
• Work with customers to help them achieve goals and solve problems.
• Write application notes and other documentation for customers and partners.
• Develop solutions to maximize performance of Renesas products in user environments.
• Participate in development of new product specifications to keep Renesas competitive.
• Design and debug hardware and software for lab validation and qualification.

Skills

DDR protocols

Python

Lab equipment

Hardware/Software co-design

Post-silicon validation

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Pattern Generators

ATE

Logic Analyzers

Job description

Renesas Electronics is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to join the Renesas Memory Interface Validation and Apps team. The role focuses on post-silicon validation, implementing hardware and software solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic lab environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in post-silicon validation, strong DDR/SERDES proficiency, and hands-on lab experience, with Python-based test automation and clear technical writing abilities.