Technical Director PCIe Controller Architect

Overview

Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an exceptional PCIe Controller Architect and Technical Director to join our Silicon IP (SIP) team. Candidates will be joining some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to develop products that make data faster and safer. In this role the candidate will report to the VP of Engineering. This is a full‑time leadership position as an individual contributor. You will architect highly reputable, high-performance, cutting‑edge PCIe controller products for data centers and AI applications. This fast‑growing market has high demand from tier‑1 customers, giving ample opportunity for innovation and differentiation. If you like challenges and want to make a technical difference in this high‑speed interface technology landscape, this is the right opportunity for you.

Location can be flexible for the right candidate. Preferred locations are San Jose, California or Hillsboro, Oregon, US. Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for most office‑based roles. Employees are encouraged to work onsite at least three days a week, allowing two days of remote work.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture specification for Rambus PCIe controller products
• Work closely with product management, product marketing, technical field organization and customers to understand feature priorities and market needs
• Work closely with logic design, verification and physical design teams to define implementation‑friendly, high‑performance and PPA‑optimized products and realistic timelines
• Actively drive technical reviews including implementation review, verification review, PRD/ERD review
• Represent the SIP team at PCI‑Sig and other relevant standards bodies
• Collaborate with various Rambus teams to incorporate innovative and differentiated features to establish clear leadership on PCIe products
• Protect Rambus innovations through patent disclosures
• Evangelize Rambus PCIe controller products through technical publications and industry events
• Act as the technical expert to provide architectural solutions to customers to grow Rambus SIP PCIe business
• Empower field teams through product training in collaboration with marketing and product management teams

Qualifications

• BS/MS with 20+ years’ experience in semiconductor industry, with at least 10 years on PCIe controller logic design and/or architecture. IP experience is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with RTL coding, logic design, physical design and DV techniques
• Knowledge of PCIe and AXI protocols and controllers. CXL protocol knowledge will be a plus.
• Knowledge of front‑end ASIC development flow and best practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent soft skills and collaborative mindset to work with cross‑functional teams
• Ability to make timely decisions based on available data
• Technical pre‑sales experience is desirable
• Role involves deep technical skills and domain expertise while also requiring excellent soft skills
• Ability to travel to Rambus sites as well as customer locations as required

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.

We offer 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 $189,700 to $352,300. Success will be determined by 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. 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 a culture of fairness and inclusion helps all do our best work.

Rambus is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation 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 legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our application process. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform us in your application.

For more information about Rambus visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, see rambus.com/careers/.