Validation Engineer

Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider making data faster and safer, is seeking to hire an exceptional MTS Validation Engineer to join our Buffer Chip Validation team. In this role, you will be working with some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world developing products that make data faster and safer.  

As an MTS Validation Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in validating next-generation high-speed memory buffer chips that power tomorrow’s data centers. In this full-time role, you’ll report directly to our Bench Validation Manager. Our Buffer Chip Validation Team is dedicated to ensuring the integrity and performance of Rambus’s cutting-edge memory interface chips through rigorous testing and validation, and your contributions will be instrumental in launching industry-leading products that redefine speed and efficiency in computer systems.  

Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for most office-based roles. Employees are encouraged to spend an average of at least three days per week onsite, allowing for two days of remote work.  

• Lab bring-up and validation of high-speed memory buffer semiconductor products.    

• Implement test methodologies for validating silicon designs against customer requirements and specifications.    

• Create automation scripts for lab equipment control and data analysis using Python or similar languages. 

• Support Applications Team in understanding and resolving customer issues.    

• Work with silicon design teams to develop experiments, drive data collection, and present results analysis. 

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field. 

• Fast learner with interest in hands-on lab work and writing software for lab automation.    

• Must be a team player, working well with other lab engineers and circuit designers.    

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis and test automation. 

• Desired Skills:    

• Knowledge of processor / memory system architecture.    

• Understanding of high-speed interface concepts, including signal integrity.    

• Working knowledge of test and measurement equipment, troubleshooting and debugging.    

• Hands-on hardware experience with x86 computer systems.   

About Rambus 

Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting-edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow’s systems.   

Rambus offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, time-off program, and gym membership.  

The US salary range for this full-time position is $84,800 to $157,600. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions.  

At Rambus, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do our best work.  

  
Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.   

Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application.  

Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.  

For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, check out rambus.com/careers/.  

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