Engineer, DRAM Applications

$97,800 - $97,800/Yr

Samsung - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

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About the position

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. is seeking a DRAM Application Engineer to join the application engineering team in Austin, TX. This role focuses on providing technical support, troubleshooting customer issues, and collaborating with internal R&D teams to ensure the quality and performance of Samsung memory products. The engineer will engage in hands-on work with memory validation, signal integrity, and timing analysis, contributing to the development of next-generation server CPUs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for customers and partners, addressing technical issues and troubleshooting urgent problems.
• Conduct joint validation efforts and self-qualifications of memory products.
• Collaborate with local customer engineering teams to resolve issues and improve product performance.
• Perform signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) measurements and timing analysis on DRAM products.
• Create experiments and tools to detect and diagnose memory health issues proactively.
• Develop and publish updates on resolutions and communicate findings to internal teams.
• Drive discussions with external and internal teams regarding test specifications and methodologies to enhance test quality.
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Science, or related Physical Science with 3+ years of experience, or a Master's degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux Operating Systems and scripting languages.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with DRAM memory products and knowledge of signal integrity/power integrity (SI/PI) and timing measurements.
• Understanding of modern server architectures and components (CPU, Memory, Networking, PCIe).
• Expertise in lab setup and maintenance, including precision PCB/component rework.
• Experience with test automation and data analysis.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for driving test plans and debugging activities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with changing system configurations and measuring change impact.
• Avid learner with a curiosity-driven approach to challenges.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on building relationships and supporting team efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Charitable giving match
• 4+ weeks of paid time off per year
• Paid holidays and sick leave
• Fertility care and adoption stipend
• Medical travel support
• On-demand apps and paid therapy sessions for emotional wellness
• Onsite cafeteria and gym, plus virtual fitness classes
• Flexible work environment to balance personal and professional life