DRAM Firmware (FW) / Integration Engineer

Job Title: DRAM Firmware / Integration Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time / Contract (Onsite)

Experience Required: 3+ Years

Location: Rancho Cardova, CA (Onsite)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced DRAM Firmware / Integration Engineer to join a high-performance engineering team focused on memory subsystem development, validation, and integration for advanced storage and embedded platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in DRAM technologies, DDR4/DDR5 protocols, firmware development, and memory validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and validate DRAM drivers for firmware platforms.

• Configure and validate DDR4/DDR5 memory subsystems and mode register settings.

• Develop and validate DRAM initialization, read/write training, gate training, and write leveling procedures.

• Work with DRAM PHY IP and memory controller interfaces.

• Support DRAM ECC implementation, validation, and debugging activities.

• Develop test procedures, automation tools, and validation methodologies for memory subsystems.

• Troubleshoot and resolve DRAM-related hardware and firmware issues.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful product integration.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, requirements, and project schedules.

• Provide technical guidance during system integration and validation phases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in firmware development, memory validation, or DRAM integration.

• Strong understanding of DRAM architecture, operation, and integration concepts.

• Hands-on experience with DDR4 and/or DDR5 memory technologies.

• Experience with memory testing, validation, and debugging tools.

• Knowledge of signal integrity fundamentals and high-speed interface concepts.

• Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other hardware debugging tools.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading hardware or firmware projects.

• Knowledge of DDR power management states and refresh policies.

• Experience driving root-cause analysis and debug activities for memory-related issues.

• Familiarity with storage, embedded, or semiconductor product development environments.