Staff DDR Memory Characterization Engineer

Arm Limited; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 198,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm Limited is seeking a Staff DDR Analog Characterization Engineer in Chandler to validate and characterize next-generation DDR memory interfaces. You will build test plans, perform electrical margining, and run timing analyses to guarantee reliable operation across voltage, frequency, and temperature corners.

You will collaborate with teams across ARM, develop automation, and document results to drive best practices in silicon characterization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with GPA 3.0+.
• Strong foundation in electronics engineering with hands-on DDR/LPDDR memory interface validation.
• Skilled in electrical margin and eye-diagram measurements, timing analysis, voltage margins, and DQ/DQS characterization.
• Experience using high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, active probes, logic analyzers, signal generators, and power measurement instruments.
• Strong understanding of DDR protocols, memory training, timing relationships, and JEDEC specs.
• Passion for innovation and silicon validation/characterization techniques.
• Knowledge of silicon processes focusing on high-speed memory interfaces.
• Proven ability to excel in fast-paced environments with strong time management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Validate and characterize DDR memory (DDR5/LPDDR memory) through electrical margining and signal integrity.
• Conduct timing analysis to ensure functionality across conditions.
• Collaborate across ARM to develop best validation practices.
• Develop and implement test plans and methodologies.
• Analyze test data to identify and resolve issues for world-class performance.
• Implement automation to improve testing efficiency.
• Provide detailed documentation and reports on characterization results.

Skills

DDR memory validation

Eye diagrams

Timing analysis

Electrical margin

Signal integrity measurements

Lab equipment proficiency

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Signal generators

Power measurement instruments

Probes

Job description

Arm Limited is seeking a Staff DDR Analog Characterization Engineer in Chandler to validate and characterize next-generation DDR memory interfaces. You will build test plans, perform electrical margining, and run timing analyses to guarantee reliable operation across voltage, frequency, and temperature corners.

You will collaborate with teams across ARM, develop automation, and document results to drive best practices in silicon characterization.