Memory Firmware Engineer

Memory Firmware Engineer

Job Description

Memory FW Engineer

The Person:
Will have strong analytical/problem-solving skills, pronounced attention to details, and ability to learn fast and execute complex processes. Must be self-starting, resourceful, and able to independently drive tasks to completion. Must have strong communication skills.

The Role:
The Memory IO team is looking for a passionate and experienced Firmware designer for infrastructure support of high-speed LPDDR, DDR and inter-chip IO IP development. Be a part of the definition, design and development and productization phase of industry-leading Memory PHYs and interface IP. This opportunity is part of the driving force that enables new PHY designs at the microarchitecture, firmware/hardware co-design, and algorithm design level.
Be a part of a team that delivers Industry leading IP and help our experts in RTL, FW, circuit and architecture teams develop leading edge Memory interfaces.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement and maintain complex continuous integration systems for the codebase in GitHub Actions to ensure robust build and test processes across diverse environments and systems
Manage the code integration with external codebases to maintain compatibility and synchronization with other teams' code (both upstream and downstream components)
Monitor the health of the main branch's CI, quickly detecting, tracing, and resolving failures to ensure stability and performance
Create and manage releases using bespoke processes to ensure thorough QA and testing to meet quality standards
Assist teammates with conflict resolution and coordinate conflicting pull requests, optimizing GitHub workflows for efficiency if necessary
Debug system-level tests in multiple unique environments for comprehensive test coverage and reliability
Conduct post-silicon lab bring-up and optimization for DDR training, runtime operation, and diagnostic features

Preference & Skill Sets :
+5 years’ experience as firmware engineer
Extensive experience with CI/CD, GitHub, and GitHub Actions
Proficiency in C, C++, Python, and languages like JSON and YAML
Ability to quickly learn and apply new toolsets and frameworks
Excellent written and verbal communication skill
Quick learner, self-starting, independent, and ownership-minded
Systematic, analytical, and detailed-oriented approaches to issues involving complex systems
Experience with SERDES, DDR, Memory Controller Design
Understanding of computer organization/architecture is preferred.
Laboratory experience, including the use of equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc is preferred

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering is strongly desired. Master's or PhD degree is a plus.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.