Memory Validation Manager

Responsibilities

• Validation and Testing
• Lead validation activities for PC memory modules (DIMM, SO-DIMM, LPDDR, LPCAMM2) and storage devices (NVMe, M.2 UFS or SD express SSDs).
• Leverage existing or develop and execute comprehensive validation plans covering electrical, functional, thermal, and performance testing.
• Perform compatibility testing across different chipsets, CPU platforms, BIOS/UEFI versions, and operating systems.
• Leverage or design stress tests and endurance testing to ensure long-term reliability.
• Debugging and Root Cause Analysis
• Investigate system-level failures including boot issues, data corruption, performance degradation, and interoperability problems.
• Use advanced debugging tools (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers) to isolate root causes.
• Collaborate with silicon vendors, OEM/ODM partners, and internal design teams to resolve complex issues.
• Performance Characterization
• Analyze memory bandwidth, latency, and storage throughput/IOPS performance.
• Optimize system performance through tuning firmware, drivers, BIOS settings, and hardware configurations.
• Provide detailed performance reports and improvement recommendations.
• Automation and Tool Development
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and validation scripts (Python, PowerShell, or similar).
• Integrate testing into continuous validation pipelines where applicable.
• Improve test coverage and efficiency through scalable automation solutions.
• Compliance and Certification
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as JEDEC, PCIe, NVMe, and M.2 UFS or SD express specifications.
• Support platform qualification for regulatory and industry certifications.
• Work with vendors to validate component compliance and interoperability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with system architects, BIOS/firmware engineers, hardware designers, and product managers.
• Interface with memory and storage vendors to evaluate new technologies and components.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Managing Contractor Engineers
• Lead and manage several contractor engineers to perform the responsibilities for sections 1 to 6 above.
• Supervise and evaluate contractor engineers' effort, performance and results.
• Conduct yearly performance evaluations for contract renewal.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in hardware validation, preferably in memory and storage subsystems.
• Strong knowledge of:
• o DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR/LPCAMM2 memory architectures
• o PCIe, NVMe, M.2 UFS or SD express protocols
• o BIOS/UEFI and system firmware interactions
• Experience with:
• o Validation tools (e.g., MemTest, Iometer, FIO, Intel VROC tools)
• o Debugging hardware interfaces and signal integrity issues
• o Scripting/programming (Python, C/C++, or similar)
• Solid understanding of PC system architecture and platform bring-up.
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• Knowledge of memory and storage technologies and validation process.
• Experience in memory and storage validations.
• Familiar or have connections to memory and storage vendors.
• Experience working with OEM/ODM platforms and large-scale validation environments.
• Familiarity with Intel platform validation processes.
• Knowledge of power management, thermals, and signal integrity concepts.
• Experience with machine learning or data analytics for validation optimization.
• Key Skills and Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and technical documentation abilities
• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize effectively
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and reliability
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams
• Work Environment
• Work in a lab environment with access to advanced validation and debugging equipment
• Occasional travel to partner/vendor sites may be required
• Success Metrics
• Reduction in validation cycle time and issue escape rate
• Improved platform stability and performance benchmarks
• Successful product launch

Additional Information

Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact We are seeking an experienced Senior PC Memory Module and Storage Validation Engineer to lead validation and qualification efforts for next-generation memory and storage solutions in PC and IoT platforms. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, compatibility, and performance of DRAM modules (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR/LPCAMM2) and storage devices (SSD, NVMe, M.2 UFS or SD express) across diverse PC platforms. The ideal candidate combines deep hardware knowledge with strong debugging, automation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. ________________________________________

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