Lead MTS Applications Engineering

Overview Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an exceptional Lead MTS Application Engineer to join our Memory Interface team in San Jose California. Candidates will be joining some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to develop products that make data faster and safer. As a Lead MTS Application engineer, the candidate will be reporting to Director of Application and Validation and is a Full-Time position. The engineer will work on developing the validation environment across bench and system for performance specification compliance using our DDR5 enablement devices (SPD/TS/PMIC). The engineer will require experience in validation of digital ASIC and I2C/I3C protocols. Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for most office-based roles. Employees are encouraged to spend an average of at least three days per week onsite, allowing for two days of remote work. Responsibilities Bench characterization and validation of I2C/I3C protocols. Developing python scripts for bench automation. Support customers in understanding and resolving their issues. Provide post silicon bring-up support, interface with design, operation, and development. Qualifications B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. 5+ years of experience in post-silicon digital ASIC bench validation. Experience with lab automation in Python. Experience working with I2C/I3C protocols. Knowledge of Power Electronics is a bonus. (New graduates with digital design/validation or power electronics background are also welcome to apply.)About Rambus Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting-edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow’s systems. Rambus offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, time-off program, and gym membership. The US salary range for this full-time position is $117,300 to $167,500. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. At Rambus, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do our best work. Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application. Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, check out rambus.com/careers/. #LI-HYBRID#LI-GL1Job SummaryJob ID: 2026-23024Category: Engineering