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DRAM Design Validation Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

As a DRAM Design Validation Engineer in Apple's Silicon Technologies group, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful integration of DRAM memories with system-on-chip (SoC) devices. You will collaborate with design, verification, and integration engineers to define memory controller and PHY requirements. Your expertise will help ensure that DRAM simulations and testing meet Apple's high standards. This position requires a strong background in DRAM development and a passion for crafting innovative solutions.

Requirements

  • MS or BS Degree with 4+ years in DRAM development
  • Expert in DRAM cell architectures
  • Expert of DRAM memory organization and periphery design for low DRAM power
  • Expertise in DRAM simulation
  • Experience in memory interface verification with understanding DDR-PHY and Memory Controller
  • Experience in LPDDR IO (DDR/DDR2/DDR3/DDR4/DDR5) characterization and qualification
  • Understanding of memory test patterns
  • Knowledge of DRAM reliability
  • Knowledge with innovative packaging technology (POP, TSV, etc.) and their relationship to DRAM signal/power integrity
  • Previous experience in Failure Analysis of DRAM devices
  • Excellent hardware and software debug skills
  • Experience working with the major DRAM vendors
  • Strong background in computer architecture
  • Programming experience in C/C++
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the successful integration of DRAM memories with SoC devices.
  • Work with design, verification, and integration engineers to define memory controller and PHY requirements.
  • Collaborate with Architecture, MCU, DDRPHY, and DRAM vendors for Apple's main memory feature.
  • Ensure DRAM simulation meets Apple's requirements.
  • Ensure internal and external DRAM silicon and package level testing needs are met.
  • Debug RMA material with apparent DRAM related defects.

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

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