Senior Member of the Technical Staff (SMTS) Research Science, Memory Architecture

Overview

Rambus Labs is seeking a talented Senior Member of the Technical Staff (SMTS) to research and develop future memory system architectures that will have real world impact. The SMTS will be responsible for working with our most senior technologists researching and architecting future DRAM-based memory subsystems.

Rambus Labs is the Advanced Research and Development division of Rambus Inc. responsible for developing breakthrough solutions to solve future architecture and technology challenges. The SMTS will work alongside some of the brightest engineers and inventors in the world developing future memory architectures in an environment where innovations and contributions are highly valued and recognized.

The SMTS will be part of the Memory Architecture Research Group and will report to a Fellow leading work in this area. This full-time role is based in our headquarters office in San Jose, CA. Exceptional candidates that are remote will be considered, with the expectation for periodic travel to our San Jose, CA office. The SMTS will work alongside a team of experienced thought leaders in advanced memory systems tasked with investigating, developing, and patenting solutions across the memory hierarchy. This group is responsible for projecting market and technology trends 5+ years in the future, identifying key roadblocks and disruptive opportunities ahead of the industry, and architecting solutions that can lead to significant future revenue streams. We focus on solving technical challenges in the enterprise and data center markets, and work with other business units across the company. Rambus has a stimulating work culture coupled with a strong technical ladder that attracts some of the best minds in the industry. As a result, the work is intellectually challenging with a strong emphasis on research quality that leads to substantial innovations in memory architecture.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and model memory system architectures and innovative solutions to address memory system problems facing the Data Center and Enterprise markets.
• Research the impact that technologies and use cases like AI, virtualization, disaggregation, and coherent interconnects have on future memory systems.
• Analyze trends and predict future system requirements, identify key challenges and opportunities for innovation.
• Work with the Memory Architecture Research Group to propose new memory technologies and features and work with product groups as appropriate.
• File patents where appropriate.
• Publish and/or present at relevant conferences and industry events where appropriate

Qualifications

PhD with 3+ years of relevant research experience (advanced degrees are preferred, PhD research in relevant areas counts as research experience)

OR

BSEE/MS or similar technical degree with 5+ years of industry experience

Skills

• Demonstrated experience in DRAM-based memory system architecture is a must.
• Knowledge of server architectures is a must.
• Knowledge of one or more memory standards (DDRx, HBMx, LPDDRx, LRDIMM, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of server software architectures (Operating Systems, Virtual Machines, Firmware, etc.) and their interaction with memory systems is highly desirable.
• Experience with performance modeling and analysis of memory subsystems is highly desirable.
• A track record of developing and researching innovative memory system solutions is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with current data center system configurations, applications, and performance limitations is a plus.
• Knowledge of storage system architectures, especially SSDs, is a plus.

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 $84,700 to $157,300. 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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