Senior Engineer, DRAM Applications at Samsung Austin Semiconductor

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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SemiconductorIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's in Electrical, Computer Science or related Physical Science with 5+ years of experience, or Master's + 3 years of experience, or equivalent industry experience
Familiar with Unix/Linux Operating System and scripting languages
Hands-on experience with lab equipment including digital multimeter, oscilloscope, power supply, logic analyzer, etc
Experience with DRAM memory products
Background in Signal Integrity/Power Integrity (SI/PI) and timing measurements
Familiar with modern server architectures and its components (CPU, Memory, Networking, PCIe)
Expertise in lab setup and maintenance, as well as precision PCB/component rework
Experience with test automation and data analysis
Knowledge in changing system configurations and measuring change impact
Strong communication skills
Leadership skills for driving test plans and debug activities
Inclusive, adapting style to the situation and diverse global norms
Avid learner, approaching challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to build understanding
Collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches
Innovative and creative, proactively exploring new ideas and adapting quickly to change

Responsibilities

Partner effectively with key customers on memory validation and technical troubleshooting to diagnose root cause of system memory failures
Evaluate and validate memory-related RAS features on next generation server CPUs
Proactively create experiments and tooling to detect and diagnose memory health issues
Perform DRAM SI/PI and timing analysis measurements
Develop and publish updates on resolutions and communicate findings internally
Drive necessary discussions with external and internal teams on test specification and methodologies to improve test quality continuously
Provide technical support, handling technical issues from customers and partners, joint validation efforts, self-qualifications, and supporting local customer engineering teams
Troubleshoot urgent problems and detect potential issues during the early stage of a product
Coordinate with internal R&D teams
Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

DRAMSignal IntegrityTiming AnalysisPower IntegritySI/PIRASMemory ValidationTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisServer CPUs

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

The position is onsite at our San Jose, CA 5 days a week.

What is the salary for this Senior Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Electrical, Computer Science or related field with 5+ years of experience (or Master's +3 years), hands-on experience with lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, experience with DRAM memory products, background in Signal Integrity/Power Integrity (SI/PI) and timing measurements, and familiarity with Unix/Linux, scripting, modern server architectures, test automation, and data analysis.

What is the company culture like at Samsung Semiconductor?

The company emphasizes an inclusive culture and diverse workforce, believing that innovation and growth are driven by empowering people to be their true selves, while advancing technology together for employees, customers, partners, and communities.

What makes a strong candidate for this DRAM Applications Engineer role?

Strong candidates will have a relevant degree with significant experience in DRAM memory, SI/PI analysis, lab equipment, server architectures, and test automation, along with hands-on troubleshooting skills for memory failures.

Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Develops advanced semiconductor technology solutions

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung Semiconductor specializes in cutting-edge semiconductor technologies, offering ultra-high resolution sensors, ultra-fine pixel technology, gaming storage, automotive memory solutions, AI advancements, and EUV advanced processing, providing transformative solutions for device manufacturers.

Laxmi Sagar Layout, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048, IndiaHeadquarters

N/AYear Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Hardware, Consumer SoftwareIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees