Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an exceptional Lead Member of Technical Staff Logic Design Engineer to join our Silicon IP team in Vught part of the Security Business Unit of Rambus. Candidates will be joining some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to develop products that make data faster and safer.

As a Lead Member of Technical Staff Logic Design Engineer, the candidate will be reporting to the Director of R&D Silicon IP and is a Full-Time position.

The Lead Member of Technical Staff Logic Design Engineer has an in-depth knowledge of embedded hardware development & tools, cryptography, security protocols and security implementations.

Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for the majority of our office-based roles. We encourage employees to spend an average of at least three days per week working onsite, allowing for two days of remote work.

Design and implementation of complex secure silicon IP’s

• Planning: lead other digital designers, manage projects, estimate cost (effort)
• Architecture: Design block specification, documentation, have/encourage innovative ideas/patents for current and future products
• Implementation: RTL design, lint, clock domain crossing (CDC) analysis, synthesis, IP release
• Verification: work with verification team on planning and execution, simulation, debugging simulations, formal verification, preparation of technical reviews and product documentation
• Flow and methodology: work in a dynamic and interdisciplinary R&D group that influences and guides Rambus’ technical direction by understanding and contributing to flow and methodology development
• Interact with technical leaders of the company and senior staff in engineering, product management, sales and FAE’s to help ensure successful development of high value products

• BS or MS degree in Hardware Engineering, Computing Science or comparable level
• Eight or more years of experience in the security or chip industry in relevant engineering positions at R&D centers or system laboratories
• In depth knowledge of SoC, Silicon IP and/or FPGA logic design flows
• In depth knowledge of hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog) and scripting languages
• In depth knowledge of cryptography, security protocols and security implementations
• Good knowledge of verification flows (assertion-based design strategies, code coverage, functional coverage, test plans etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills: Ability to explain complex concepts in front of technical audience
• Good documentation skills, both in text and drawings

Beneficial Experience

• Familiarity with IP integration, IP core delivery, and handoff issues
• Ability to work with technical writers in the production of technical documentation

Personal Attributes

• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Able and willing to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Self-motivated, hands-on mentality
• A demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute tasks so as to achieve goals in an innovative, fast-paced, and often high-pressure environment

About Rambus

Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting-edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow’s systems.

Rambus offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus, equity and employee benefits.

Rambus is committed to cultivating a culture where we actively seek to understand, respect, and celebrate the complex and rich identities of ourselves and others. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives are geared towards valuing the differences in backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts at Rambus to help enhance collaboration, teamwork, engagement, and innovation. At Rambus, we believe that we can be our best when every member of our organization feels respected, included, and heard.

Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application.

Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, check out rambus.com/careers/.

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