Senior | Principal DRAM Design Engineer - TPG

In this position, you will work within an R&D environment, enabling future ground breaking memory products. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Using information from existing DRAM designs identify key performance limiting circuits and build benchmarking circuits (schematic and/or layout) to be used for power, performance area (PPA) evaluations 

• Performing simulations on benchmarking circuits using various CMOS models, to understand behavior concerning PPA metrics. 

• Propose circuit-based solutions and/or technology-based solutions as appropriate, to ensure PPA goals are met 

• Communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams are required - technology development, product design, CAD, and modeling teams are partners in Design-Technology-Co-Optimization 

• Contributing innovation that matters to future memory generations within a dynamic work environment 

(Disclaimer): While you may not exhibit all of the characteristics/skills listed below today, we are highly interested in a teammate who is motivated to grow in technical breadth and depth. Suppose you are open to learning while being a valued member of a team of premier engineers. In that case, we are determined to help build upon your existing foundation, while rapidly growing your individual and collaborative skills in this exciting and outstanding opportunity. The seniority level offered will be based on a combination of experience and education. 

How To Qualify: 

• Experience in DRAM, high-speed interfaces, analog and mixed-signal circuit designs 

• Extensive knowledge of schematic entry and simulation using Finesim and/or Hspice 

• Strong understanding of DRAM array core architectures, circuits, & functions 

• Extensive knowledge of CMOS circuit design and device physics 

What Sets You Apart: 

• Knowledge of high-speed I/O design such as DLL / PLL / FFE / CTLE / DFE, output drivers, ODT, Duty cycle correction (DCC), Training/calibration 

• Deep understanding of PPA (performance, power, and area) 

• Good DFT/DFM understanding with knowledge of PROBE and Backend test flows  

• Strong scripting and automation skills using Tcl/Perl/python  

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills 

• A self-motivated, hard-working team player who enjoys working with diverse abilities and backgrounds 

• Good communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to other design peers in verbal and written form 

• Having an innovative approach that is open to improving upon any of our processes or products.