CareerPlan

Senior DRAM Systems Architecture

San Jose, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$164k2026-08-12 → 2026-11-10

Core

Define systems-level architecture for next-generation memory solutions, combining analytical modeling, reliability strategy, and cross-functional influence to shape future products.

Role type

Senior IC DRAM Systems Architect

Builds

Next-generation memory solutions (DDR, LPDDR, HBM, CXL) for AI, cloud, enterprise, mobile, and high-performance computing platforms

Domain

Semiconductor / Memory Systems / High-Performance Computing

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

DRAM architecture, memory systems, high-performance computing system architecture, quantitative analysis, engineering tradeoffs, AI-powered tools (LLMs, Agentic AI, Generative AI, AI-enabled simulation)

Preferred skills

DDR/LPDDR/HBM/CXL/MRDIMM/RDIMM experience, memory-system simulation tools (Ramulator, DRAMsim3, gem5), queueing theory/stochastic modeling, RAS architecture/ECC/CRC, high-speed signaling/SI/clock distribution/packaging/thermal systems, JEDEC standards experience

Technologies

Ramulator, Ramulator2, DRAMsim3, gem5

Responsibilities

Define architectures for DDR, LPDDR, HBM, CXL-attached memory, and emerging memory technologies; Develop analytical and simulation-based models to evaluate performance, reliability, power, thermal, and cost tradeoffs; Drive architecture requirements across DRAM, packaging, modules, controllers, platforms, and system software; Lead technical studies, roadmap development, and architecture recommendations supported by quantitative analysis; Influence cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to patents, publications, and standards activities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC