Sr. Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Engineer

Build the Future of Tech with Rambus Engineering

At Rambus, we don't just follow innovation—we lead it.

Our engineering teams are at the forefront of high-performance memory interfaces, cutting-edge security solutions, and advanced semiconductor technologies. As we expand our reach across AI, Data Centers, and Next-Gen Computing, we're looking for brilliant minds ready to tackle the toughest challenges in tech.

Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an exceptional Sr. Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Engineer to join our Memory Interconnect Design team in San Jose, California.

You will be joining some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to develop products that make data faster and safer.

As an Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in product designs.

Enjoy the best of both worlds with our hybrid role working alongside top talent in cutting-edge facilities while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle, innovation & energy of Silicon Valley

Here's How you will contribute

• Ownership of Analog/Mixed designs at chip and/or block level
• Implement optimal circuit architectures to achieve competitive product specifications
• Design, simulate and characterize high-performance and high-speed circuits (e.g. Transmitter, Receiver, ADC, DAC, LDO, PLL, DLL, PI circuits).
• Create floorplan and work with layout team to demonstrate post extraction performance
• Document analysis and simulation to show that design achieves critical electrical, timing parameters and pre-silicon verification flow
• Work with the Lab/System team for test plan, silicon bring up and characterization
• Create behavior model for verification simulations

What Makes You a Great Fit

• MS EE and 2+ years or PhD EE in CMOS analog/mixed-signal circuit design.
• Prior work experience or research thesis in at least one of the following circuits: Transmitter, Receiver (with CTLE, DFE), PLL, DLL, PI, clock distribution
• Good knowledge of design principles for practical design tradeoffs
• Fundamental knowledge of basic building blocks like bias, op-amps
• Experience in designing memory interfaces such as DDR 4/5 or serial links such as PCIE is highly desirable
• Prior experience or course work in FinFET process and digitally assisted design is desirable
• Experience in modeling with matlab, Verilog-A, verilog is desirable
• Experience working in leading R&D and future technology development projects is desirable
• The position requires good written & verbal communication skills as well a strong commitment and ability to work in cross functional and globally dispersed teams

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 $112,000 to $208,000. 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.

Rambus is committed to cultivating a culture where we actively seek to understand, respect, and celebrate the complex and rich identities of ourselves and others. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives are geared towards valuing the differences in backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts at Rambus to help enhance collaboration, teamwork, engagement, and innovation. At Rambus, we believe that we can be our best when every member of our organization feels respected, included, and heard.

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.

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