Job Information
US Tech Solutions Memory FW Engineer - Senior (CAN) in Markham, Ontario
The Person:
Will have strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details. Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion. Will have strong interpersonal and communication skills
The Role:
The Memory IO team is looking for a passionate and experienced Firmware designers for the development of high-speed LPDDR, DDR and inter-chip IO IPs. Be a part of the definition, design and development and productization phase of industry-leading Memory PHYs and interface IP.
This opportunity includes enabling of 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:
• Firmware design and development of DDR PHY & DRAM Training steps
• Firmware development of DDR PHY for ATE Testing, IP Char & SoC Power
• Pre-silicon FW coding and simulation against Architectural and RTL models
• Post-silicon lab bring-up and optimization of DDR Init and Run Time FW
• Post-silicon DDR Training enhancements to enable robust links for higher reliability / higher frequency margin
• Working with SoC/Product firmware teams to define features and specs
Preference & Skill Sets :
• +5 years’ experience as firmware engineer.
• Excellent knowledge of C, C++ and any scripting language ; knowledge of Verilog and Python is a plus
• Ability to adapt learn new toolsets and frameworks is required
• Strong understanding of synchronization techniques (handshakes, message passing) ; knowledge of hardware level clocking and synchronization is a plus
• Post-silicon experience developing firmware on real hardware is required. Experience with SERDES, DDR, Memory Controller, or MAC Design experience is preferred
• Strong understanding of computer organization/architecture.
• Laboratory experience, including the use of equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
• Experience with low level, physical phenomena-oriented logic design is an asset (dealing with IO, clocking, voltage control, etc.)
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer engineering is strongly desired. Master's or PhD degree is a plus.
"US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran."