Senior Memory Designer

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We are seeking an experienced Memory Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in designing and implementing high-performance, low-power memory circuits as well as low-power configuration memory and architectures. This role involves working on cutting-edge technology and contributing to the development of innovative memory

solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Lead the design and development of custom circuits for high-speed and low-power SRAM and low-power configuration RAM (CRAM)

• Architecture and Implementation: Develop memory architectures and implement them in advanced semiconductor technologies, including FinFET and nanometer CMOS

• Simulation and Verification: Perform schematic capture, simulation, and margin verification of major memory blocks

• Layout Planning: Oversee layout planning and ensure tight pitch-matched memory layout designs

• Collaboration: Work closely with architecture and design teams to define memory PPA (Performance, Power, Area) and yield targets

• Full Design Flow: Manage the full embedded memory design flow, including architecture, circuit design, physical implementation, compiler usage, characterization, timing, and model generation

• Innovation: Bring innovative and revolutionary ideas to life in our products, influencing various parts of our FPGA designs

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field. A Master’s or PhD is preferred

• Experience: Over 10 years of experience in memory design, verification, validation, and integration

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of custom memory design, high speed, low power as well as custom memory design for configuration of FPGA

  • Expertise in high-performance and low-power design techniques

  • Familiarity with variation-aware design in advanced semiconductor technologies

• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with large density memory cell design for high yield

• Knowledge of semiconductor device fundamentals