Memory PHY Validation Engineer Job Listing at AMD in Austin, TX (Job ID 77844-en-us)

Description

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THE ROLE:

As a member of the IO and Circuit Technologies Group, you will contribute to the development and productization of advanced high‑speed memory interface IP. In this position, you will join the High‑Speed IO Interface IP engineering team and work closely with architecture, IP design, physical design, SoC, platform, product, and other cross‑functional engineering teams. You will help deliver industry‑leading HBM, DDR, and LPDDR memory interface solutions from design through silicon implementation.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate brings strong technical capabilities, attention to detail, and clear communication skills. They collaborate effectively with silicon design engineers and multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate solid analytical and problem‑solving abilities when working on both pre‑silicon and post‑silicon challenges.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provide systems engineering and post-silicon support for HBM/DDR/LPDDR Memory interface IP
• New products bring-up support from first silicon in the lab through initial production
• Triage observations from silicon validation, and help debug issues with ATE, Platform, Firmware, and Characterization / Compliance teams
• Provide expertise and support in silicon design, process, and integration flows for Memory Interface IP 
• Pre-Silicon engagement with internal and external PHY design teams, Platform, ATE, IP design, and Firmware teams
• Perform and review analog circuit and mixed-signal design/analysis for high-speed I/O and Memory Interface IP in advanced process technologies

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:  

• High-speed I/O design experience, including understanding of Tx (transceiver), Rx (Receiver), PLL (phase lock loop)/DLL, Clocking, Equalization techniques and circuits, Training algorithms and Firmware
• Python and/or Perl programming for test scripts, data analysis, FW code creation/debug, should be familiar with UNIX and Windows environment 
• Ability to adapt learn new toolsets and frameworks, 
• Basic understanding of Verilog RTL, digital circuits, as well as a general knowledge and experience of the backend physical flow
• Laboratory experience, including hands-on use of equipment: Oscilloscopes, Signal generators, BERT, Logic analyzers, etc. 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:  

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.