DDR Subsystem Architect

Company: Arm Limited
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Job Overview:DDR Subsystem Architect is a technical role responsible for hardware architecture of LPDDR, DDR, HBM and GDDR subsystems for high-volume, sophisticated, SoC platforms on groundbreaking process nodes across multiple market segments including mobile, automotive, datacenter and networking, and IoT.This position plays a meaningful role in the development of production-quality silicon with outstanding performance and power efficiency, both in partnership with Arm partners and producing Arm development silicon.Responsibilities:

• Consume JEDEC specs and DRAM vendor roadmaps to create product intercept roadmaps.
• Work with SoC architects, business-units, and customers to establish & reconcile DDR subsystem features & requirements.
• Author architectural specifications to a mature stage allowing design and implementation teams to engage actively.
• Work with IP vendors to draft, negotiate, and execute SoWs/contracts.
• Work with design, verification, and validation teams to draft and review design specifications & test-plans (pre & post silicon), and support execution teams as required.
• Debug performance and functional issues with high-level models, RTL simulation, hard and soft IP.Required Skills and Experience:
  • Deep understanding of DDR controller design and memory types (LPDDR, DDR, HBM, GDDR).
  • Experience with controller-to-PHY interface protocols (DFI).
  • Familiarity with Arm bus protocols such as APB, AXI, CHI, CXS, etc.
  • Experience with performance/QoS, RAS, security, power-management, debug, and test features in the context of DDR subsystems.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with minimum 10 years of experience in a senior development position.
  • Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.In Return:To join a newly forming Solutions Engineering SoC architecture team with significant opportunities to impact the shape, definition, and culture of the team and help build our future success! This will be a fast paced and exciting environment with opportunities to demonstrate your strategic and innovative thinking while directly contributing to active projects.
    • Partner and customer focus
    • Collaboration and communication
    • Creativity and innovation
    • Team and personal development
    • Impact and influence
    • Deliver on your promisesSalary Range:$253,300-$342,700 per yearWe value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
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