Staff Validation Engineer

8+ years of hands-on experience in characterizing high-speed interfaces, particularly memory-related applications.

Strong understanding of memory interface architecture and operation, preferably DDR5.

In-depth knowledge of memory interface protocols and standards (e.g., JEDEC specifications).

Strong understanding of memory-interface signaling levels, termination architectures, and signal integrity tradeoffs in high-speed DDR systems.

Expertise in using typical high speed interface test equipment (BERT, Scope, Compliance S/W).

Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for test automation and analysis.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘

To Make Our Lives Easier

.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘

To Make Our Lives Easier

.’

This position requires an experienced technical lead with a strong background in silicon validation across multiple product iterations.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with DDR5 buffer, including high-speed analog and mixed-signal characterization.

A solid understanding of memory interfaces used in server and enterprise applications is highly preferred.

The candidate should be comfortable leading bench-level validation and characterization activities, driving debug efforts, developing test methodologies, and collaborating cross-functionally with design, system, and product engineering teams.

Component Bench Validation and Characterization

Leverage best-known test and measurement techniques—including de-embedding, high-impedance probing, and noise compensation—to address complex signal-integrity challenges as memory data rates continue to scale.

Renesas is a global semiconductor company providing hardware and software solutions for a range of cutting-edge technologies including self-driving cars, robots, automated factory equipment, and smart home applications. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas is a global, multi-billion dollar, publicly traded company headquartered in Japan, and has subsidiaries in 20 countries worldwide. Renesas is a dynamic, multi-cultural technology company where employees learn, mentor, innovate and thrive. Renesas is extending our share in fast-growing data economy-related markets such as infrastructure and data center and strengthening our presence in the industrial/IOT and automotive segments. Our solutions drive products developed by major innovators around the world. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics.