Staff Semiconductor Engineer, Memory Controller

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Staff Semiconductor Engineer, Memory Controller

We are Aptiv - a global technology company with 190,000 specialists in 46 countries. We develop innovative software and build the hardware to bring autonomous driving cars, advanced driver-assistance systems, connected vehicles and smart cities to life in a way that only we can. We work in partnership with almost all car manufacturers. Our sensors, systems and software can already be found in almost all passenger cars today. 

With our deep domain expertise, Aptiv is developing solutions that solve our customers' toughest challenges. We are enabling the transition to software-defined vehicles supported by electrified and intelligently connected architectures – which will combine to power the future of mobility. 

  

Aptiv’s custom silicon management group provides critical custom Silicon for all Aptiv products including Autonomous Driving, ADAS, Infotainment, Zonal Control, and others. This team translates the system requirements of Aptiv’s next-generation products into the SOC/IC requirements and architectural design, then manages the technical performance of external SOC/IC design partners who design the custom silicon SOCs/ICs for use in Aptiv’s products. 

  

We are looking for a Staff semiconductor engineer to work closely with multiple engineering teams who are focused on the development of Aptiv’s future generation of products. 

  

In this Role, You will:

  • Own SoC Memory Controller & PHY micro architecture including integration into SoC
  • Analyze complex data flows at the subsystem and full chip level
  • Perform high-level performance modeling/simulation and analysis of Memory Controller features, applications, benchmarks, and complex uses cases
  • Work with the 3rd party IP vendors to make sure SoC power and performance targets per use cases are fully covered with their IP offering.  
  • Interact with the design partner teams to define IP integration, SoC flows to make sure SoC level targets are met.
  • Work with IP vendor and design partners to make sure end to end latency, data flow, performance requirements and QoS are met.
  • Track changes, progress on additional features required from IP vendor specific for Aptiv SoC.

At a Minimum We’d Like You to Have 

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent. 
  • 6+ years of experience in ARM CPU based full chip SoC development. 
  • Experience with SoC subsystem and full chip development for a complex silicon project from concept to launch. 
  • Experience with using 3rd party Memory controllers and PHYs for (LP)DDR4, 5, 6. 
  • High proficiency in architecture analysis and performance modeling, ranging from simple analytical models to complex cycle accurate performance model and correlation, especially around fabric, system cache and memory controller  

  

The Successful Candidate Will Have as Many of the Following Experiences and Capabilities as Possible 

  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent. 
  • 8+ years of experience with ARM CPU based ASIC/SOC. 
  • Experience and knowledge of 3rd party IP eco system. 
  • Experience with NoC and (LP)DDR 4, 5, 6 memories 
  • Good understanding of ARM based Coherency protocols 
  • Experience in supporting SoC debug and emulator/FPGA based validation. 
  • Strong experience with Verilog, System Verilog, UVM based methodologies. 
  • Strong Experience in Tcl, Perl, Python scripting. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  • It’s a plus if you have automotive design experience. 

Why join us?

  • You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
  • You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
  • You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

  • Private health care effective day 1 of employment
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
  • Recognition for innovation and excellence
  • Opportunities to give back to the community
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Fertility Coverage

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow! 

Salary Range: $ $146,000 to $275,000

*As a candidate for this position, your salary and will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills and any other factors Aptiv considers relevant to the hiring decision.

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