Ampere Computing
Sr. Principal Memory System Architect
Ampere Computing, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
About the role:
We are looking for a senior memory system architect. Successful candidates need to have in-depth experience with DRAM protocols (DDR5, HBM), memory controller architecture, high-performance memory scheduling algorithms and trade-offs, memory power management, memory security, and RAS capabilities and architectures. Additionally, we are looking for experience in addressing memory performance issues in silicon and pre-silicon.
What you'll achieve:
Define memory system IP architecture and microarchitecture to meet customer requirements, maximize performance, and optimize power efficiency.
Work with the design team to define the microarchitecture of memory system IPs and surrounding logic.
Work with memory and platform performance team to identify and analyze performance issues and resolve bottlenecks using appropriate analysis techniques (analytical, modeling, etc).
Drive decisions using a data-driven approach.
Drive industry technology directions by working with external DRAM and memory technology suppliers to develop future specifications and standards.
Contribute to the memory system simulation and performance model.
Provide guidance on workload choices for analysis within the performance model.
Assist in responding to high-priority issues or customer questions where your expertise can help.
About you:
BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and 12 years of experience; or MS degree and 8 years of experience; or PhD degree and 5 years of experience.
Experience in memory controller scheduling and power management algorithms and their performance and power impact for cloud server use cases and workloads.
Extensive understanding of memory security and RAS features and architecture.
In-depth expertise with memory system performance analysis, bottleneck analysis, etc.
Proficient in scripting languages.
In-depth knowledge of DRAM technologies and protocols, DIMM solutions (RDIMM, MRDIMM, 3DS) is a plus.
Great communication skills, comfortable with reaching out and asking questions. This is the most important qualification!
Technical curiosity, and ability to learn and grow. Nobody around you will have all the answers!
What we’ll offer:
At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $163,100 and $271,900, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $171,800 and $286,300. We offer an annual bonus program tied to internal company goals and annual meritocratic equity awards that enable our employees to participate in the success of the company.
Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life, with full benefits eligibility at 20 hours per week. Benefits highlights include:
Premium medical, dental, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.
A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.
And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are passionate about inventing industry-leading cloud-native designs that contribute to a more sustainable future. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.
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We are looking for a senior memory system architect. Successful candidates need to have in-depth experience with DRAM protocols (DDR5, HBM), memory controller architecture, high-performance memory scheduling algorithms and trade-offs, memory power management, memory security, and RAS capabilities and architectures. Additionally, we are looking for experience in addressing memory performance issues in silicon and pre-silicon.
What you'll achieve:
Define memory system IP architecture and microarchitecture to meet customer requirements, maximize performance, and optimize power efficiency.
Work with the design team to define the microarchitecture of memory system IPs and surrounding logic.
Work with memory and platform performance team to identify and analyze performance issues and resolve bottlenecks using appropriate analysis techniques (analytical, modeling, etc).
Drive decisions using a data-driven approach.
Drive industry technology directions by working with external DRAM and memory technology suppliers to develop future specifications and standards.
Contribute to the memory system simulation and performance model.
Provide guidance on workload choices for analysis within the performance model.
Assist in responding to high-priority issues or customer questions where your expertise can help.
About you:
BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and 12 years of experience; or MS degree and 8 years of experience; or PhD degree and 5 years of experience.
Experience in memory controller scheduling and power management algorithms and their performance and power impact for cloud server use cases and workloads.
Extensive understanding of memory security and RAS features and architecture.
In-depth expertise with memory system performance analysis, bottleneck analysis, etc.
Proficient in scripting languages.
In-depth knowledge of DRAM technologies and protocols, DIMM solutions (RDIMM, MRDIMM, 3DS) is a plus.
Great communication skills, comfortable with reaching out and asking questions. This is the most important qualification!
Technical curiosity, and ability to learn and grow. Nobody around you will have all the answers!
What we’ll offer:
At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $163,100 and $271,900, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $171,800 and $286,300. We offer an annual bonus program tied to internal company goals and annual meritocratic equity awards that enable our employees to participate in the success of the company.
Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life, with full benefits eligibility at 20 hours per week. Benefits highlights include:
Premium medical, dental, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.
A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.
And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are passionate about inventing industry-leading cloud-native designs that contribute to a more sustainable future. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.
#LI-CB1 #LI-Hybrid
#J-18808-Ljbffr