Senior Staff Application Engineer

Renesas Electronics Corp.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading embedded semiconductor provider is seeking a Senior Staff Application Engineer focusing on DDR5 power solutions. In this role, you will enhance the design and optimization of DDR5 memory systems, ensuring performance and efficiency while collaborating with diverse engineering teams. Join a culture of innovation and inclusivity, and make a global impact in your career.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in power management and memory system design.
• Strong understanding of DDR5 architecture and power delivery.
• Hands-on experience with DDR5 JEDEC standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and validation of DDR5 power delivery systems.
• Conduct system-level analysis for performance optimizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product integration.

Skills

Power modeling

Simulation tools

PCB design

Power integrity

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SPICE

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Staff Application Engineer to join our team focusing on DDR5 Power solutions. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving the design, implementation, and optimization of DDR5 memory systems, specifically focusing on power delivery, power consumption, and performance efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, to ensure that DDR5 power systems meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

1. DDR5 Power Management: Lead the development and validation of power delivery systems for DDR5 memory technologies, including power sequencing, voltage regulation, and overall power consumption optimization.
2. System-level Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of DDR5 power behavior, identify performance bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance system power efficiency without compromising performance.
3. Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with memory subsystem architects, hardware engineers, and firmware teams to ensure DDR5 solutions meet performance, power, and thermal requirements.
4. Design and Validation: Develop and validate power models for DDR5 memory and memory controllers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. This includes bench measurements to validate product functionality.
5. Tool Development: Create and maintain bench automation software for data collection, and develop simulation models and tools for analyzing DDR5 power consumption at various system levels.
6. Customer Support: Provide technical support for DDR5 power-related issues during product development and integration phases. Work directly with customers to resolve complex power challenges.
7. Documentation and Reporting: Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, power analysis reports, and test plans for stakeholders.
8. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends, standards, and best practices in DDR5 and memory technologies. Drive improvements in power efficiency and performance.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 7+ years in power management, memory system design, or related fields, with at least 3+ years focused on DDR5 or similar high-speed memory technologies.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of DDR5 memory architecture, power delivery, voltage regulation, and power consumption.
• Skills:
• Expertise in power modeling and simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB, Simulink).
• Proficient in hardware design tools, including PCB design and layout.
• Strong knowledge of power integrity, voltage regulation, and power components.
• Hands-on experience with DDR5 JEDEC standards and protocols.
• Familiarity with power analysis tools and techniques for high-speed memory systems.
• Experience with DDR5 power delivery solutions in high-performance computing or server environments is preferable.
• Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl) for automation and tools.
• Relevant certifications are a plus.

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range is $150K-$175K, with eligibility for bonuses. Final offers depend on location, experience, and skills. Renesas offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, AD&D, pet insurance, paid time off, and more. New employees receive a detailed orientation.

Renesas is a leading embedded semiconductor solutions provider committed to making lives easier. We serve automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT markets with a broad product portfolio, including high-performance computing, embedded processing, analog & connectivity, and power solutions.

Join our diverse team of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. We foster a culture of innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, promoting work-life balance and career growth opportunities.

At Renesas, you can launch and advance your career, develop innovative products, and make a meaningful impact globally. Our culture emphasizes performance, wellbeing, and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.