Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an exceptional SMTS Software QA to join our Silicon IP team in San Jose. 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 SMTS Software QA , the candidate will be reporting to the Sr Dir Engineering and is a Full Time position.We are seeking a seasoned QA engineer to spearhead our Hardware Modeling initiative. This role involves leading the development of test infrastructures, test plans, test automation and test execution of Rambus’ Silicon IP hardware modeling verification efforts. 

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.

Testing and Documentation:

• Coordinate the development, execution, and maintenance of test cases and environments.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of test strategies, plans, and test cases, as well as accurate recording of test results.
• Lead the analysis of test results, identifying key areas for product improvement.

Quality Control and Assurance:

• Develop and maintain quality metrics to measure and enhance testing effectiveness.
• Identify and resolve potential issues early in the development cycle through code reviews and integration tests.
• Support the debugging and resolution of issues, working closely with the development teams.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Communicate testing progress, insights, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels.
• Interface with hardware design and architecture teams.

• Expert level experience with Python, pytest. An ideal candidate should be able to transform ideas to python implementation with ease.
• Proven experience as a QA team lead in a technology-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes, especially in embedded systems development.
• Hands-on experience with test automation.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering.
• Direct experiences with embedded QA testing or QA hardware products.
• Knowledge of hardware and software interactions.
• Nice-to-have
  • Experiences with UVM verification test bench are bonuses.
  • Experiences with testing of Transaction Level Modeling/SystemC hardware models.

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, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, time-off program, and gym membership.

The US salary range for this full-time position is $92,800.00 to $172,400.00.  Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions.

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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