Validation/Firmware Engineer - DDR5 Memory Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Validation Firmware Software Engineer - DDR5 Memory Systems

About Us:

Montage Technologies has opened a new U.S. location in the Johns Creek, GA area. We are a leading semiconductor company specializing in enterprise-class memory products. There will be many hands-on learning experiences with significant program ownership and career growth.

Founded in 2004, Montage Technology is a leading IC design company dedicated to providing high-performance, low-power IC solutions for cloud computing and data center markets. Montage Technology provides industry leading DDR2 to DDR5 memory interface products for the demanding cloud computing and data center markets. Our robust product portfolio includes the critical components required by the memory modules, such as Registering Clock Driver (RCD), Data Buffer (DB), SPD EEPROM with Hub (SPD Hub), Temperature Sensor (TS) and Power Management IC (PMIC). Compliant with JEDEC specifications, these products are designed for a variety of memory modules such as RDIMM, LRDIMM, NVDIMM, UDIMM, SODIMM, MRDIMM, etc., to enable high-speed, large-capacity, high-reliability and low-power memory solutions for high-performance computing. Montage is quickly growing to become the leader in these industries, with revenue having grown 171% in the last 5 years!

Job Description:

As a Validation/Software Engineer specializing in DDR4 and DDR5 memory systems at Montage Technology, you will be a key contributor in ensuring the reliability, performance, and compatibility of our advanced memory components and technologies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute validation plans, create firmware solutions, and implement margining algorithms to ensure our memory systems meet the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validation: Develop and execute validation plans and test cases for DDR4 and DDR5 memory systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Validate memory component functionality, compatibility, and performance.
• Interconnect: Evaluate memory system equalization techniques and transmission line characteristics to optimize signal integrity and data transfer rates.
• Firmware and BIOS Development: Create firmware solutions to enhance memory system capabilities and compatibility.
• Margining Algorithms: Develop and implement margining algorithms to ensure robust operation under various operating conditions.
• Scripting and Programming: Utilize Python and C++ for test automation, firmware development, and data analysis to streamline validation processes.
• Test Development: Collaborate with design and architecture teams to design and execute innovative tests that stress memory systems to their limits.
• Data Analysis: Analyze validation results to identify and report issues, anomalies, and potential improvements in memory system performance.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with hardware and software teams to address and resolve validation and performance issues, ensuring product readiness for market release.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
• 5+ years of relevant work experience, see below:
• Strong experience in DDR4 and DDR5 memory system validation.
• Experience with signal integrity and equalization techniques.
• Knowledge of DDR Training algorithms
• Proficiency in Python and C++ programming for test automation, firmware development, and data analysis.
• Experience with memory controllers, firmware, and BIOS development is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of memory system architecture and industry standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in testing and validation methodologies.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.