Validation/Software Engineer - DDR5 Memory Systems

Montage Technology - Johns Creek, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Johns Creek, GA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Montage Technology has opened a new U.S. location in the Johns Creek, GA area. We are a leading semiconductor company specializing in datacenter, enterprise infrastructure and memory interface products. There will be many hands-on learning experiences with significant program ownership and career growth. Founded in 2004, Montage Technology is a leading IC design company dedicated to providing high-performance, low-power IC solutions for cloud computing and data center markets. Montage Technology provides industry leading DDR2 to DDR5 memory interface products for the demanding cloud computing and data center markets. Our robust product portfolio includes the critical components required by the memory modules, such as a Registering Clock Driver (RCD), Data Buffer (DB), SPD EEPROM with Hub (SPD Hub), Temperature Sensor (TS) and Power Management IC (PMIC). Compliant with JEDEC specifications, these products are designed for a variety of memory modules such as RDIMM, LRDIMM, NVDIMM, UDIMM, SODIMM, MRDIMM, etc., to enable high-speed, large-capacity, high-reliability and low-power memory solutions for high-performance computing. In addition to our memory products, our portfolio also includes PCIe re-timers and CXL memory expanders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation plans and test cases for PCIe and CXL system interfaces, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Validate PCIe and CXL functionality, compatibility, and performance.
• Evaluate interface equalization techniques and transmission line characteristics to optimize signal integrity and data transfer rates.
• Utilize Python and C++ for test automation and data analysis to streamline validation processes.
• Collaborate with design and architecture teams to design and execute innovative tests that stress the PCIe and CXL interfaces to their limits.
• Analyze validation results to identify and report issues, anomalies, and potential improvements in performance.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to address and resolve validation and performance issues, ensuring product readiness for market release.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering.
• Strong experience in PCIe and CXL interface validation and debug.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with signal integrity and equalization techniques.
• Knowledge of PCIe/CXL training and protocol flows.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ programming for test automation and data analysis.
• Solid understanding of server platform architecture and industry standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in testing and validation methodologies.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with firmware and BIOS development is a plus.