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Apple DRAM Product Engineer in Cupertino, California
DRAM Product Engineer
Cupertino,California,United States
Hardware
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Description
- Work with design, verification and integration engineers to ensure memory controller and PHY requirements are well defined and cover the scope of DRAM based corner cases - Collaborate with DRAM GSM, EPM, System teams and vendors for Apple’s main memory product - Ensure the timing, voltage, and power of the DRAM silicon meets Apple's requirements - Define DRAM corner silicon and ensure all AC/DC characteristics represent corner cases - Drive the validation and qualification of DRAM with the memory vendors - Debug RMA material with apparent DRAM related defects - Collaborating with our DRAM vendors to improve DRAM FAB/Assembly related defects - Drive the roadmaps and specs of memory vendors for next technology node devices
Minimum Qualifications
Hands-on experience in DRAM development.
Knowledge of DRAM cell architectures
Exposure in DRAM memory organization and periphery design for low DRAM power
Expertise in DRAM reliability.
Knowledge of innovative packaging technology (POP, TSV, etc.) and their relationship to DRAM signal/power integrity
Previous experience in Failure Analysis of DRAM devices
Experience working with the major DRAM vendors. Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with memory interface verification with understanding DDR-PHY and Memory Controller
Experience in LPDDR IO (DDR/DDR2/DDR3/DDR4/DDR5) characterization and qualification
Knowledge of memory test patterns
Excellent hardware and software debug skills
Strong background in computer architecture
Programming experience in C/C++/Python/Perl
Bachelors or related degree program with 10 years of proven experience.
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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