Arm
Staff DDR Analog Characterization Engineer
$198K–$268K
Chandler, Arizona · Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 14, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience; GPA of 3.0 or higher.
About the job
Validates and characterizes next-generation DDR memory interfaces through electrical, signal-integrity, and timing measurements, test automation, and data analysis.
What you'll do
- Validate DDR memory interfaces using electrical margining and signal-integrity measurements, and conduct timing analysis across operating conditions.
- Develop test plans and methodologies; analyze test data and implement automation to improve testing efficiency.
- Collaborate on validation practices and document characterization results and findings.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience; GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Hands-on experience with DDR or LPDDR memory interface validation and characterization.
- Experience with electrical margin and signal-integrity measurements, including eye diagrams, timing analysis, voltage margins, and DQ/DQS characterization.
- Understanding of DDR protocols, memory training, timing relationships, and JEDEC specifications; experience using laboratory equipment.
Nice to have
- Experience developing automation using Python or similar scripting languages.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships and communicate clearly.
Pay
$198,100-$268,000 per year (USD, base salary)
Tools
DDR5, LPDDR6, Python, JEDEC
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