Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider making data faster and safer, is seeking to hire an exceptional Reliability Engineer (Principal) to join our Operations team in San Jose. In this role, you will be working with some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world developing products that make data faster and safer.  

Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for most office-based roles. Employees are encouraged to spend an average of at least three days per week onsite, allowing for two days of remote work.  

• Own end-to-end reliability tasks (plan, design, test, analysis, report) and demonstrate strong initiatives to above and beyond for New Product Introduction.
• Risk assessment for Design, Process, Packaging, and Test Flow changes and provide Qualifications for changes.
• Drive failure analysis to root causes and implementation of corrective actions by interacting with cross-function teams, design, validation, packaging, PE/TE, etc.
• Define On-going Reliability Monitoring for production.
• Collaborate with foundries and package houses (OSATs) to assess, characterize, and improve product quality and reliability
• Reviewing and understanding reliability test results and make appropriate engineering judgement and decisions based on data, and drive appropriate action,

• M.S/Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in semiconductor IC Quality & Reliability, Validation, PE/TE etc. relevant fields, and familiar with JEDEC qualification standards.
• Experience with Semiconductor failure models, mechanisms, and failure analysis techniques.
• Experience with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action to fix quality and/or reliability issues.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills while interacting with suppliers, customers, and internal staff.
• Knowledge of semiconductor packaging process is a plus.
• Knowledge of PMIC circuits and devices including switching and linear regulators, drivers, references, ADC, OTP/MTP is a plus.
• Knowledge of DDR, MRDIMM (DB and RCD) and high-speed Digital products is a plus.
• Ability to independently learn and collaborate for problem-solving.

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 $132,800 to $246,600. 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. 

At Rambus, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do our best work. 

 
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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