Digital Design Engineer

Overview

Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an entry level Digital Design Engineer to join our Buffer chip Design team in Agoura Hills, California. Candidates will be joining some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to develop products that make data faster and safer.

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.

Design of high‑speed CMOS Digital Logic

• Planning: design block specification, block level simulation, documentation
• Implementation: RTL design in Verilog, lint, clock domain crossing (CDC) analysis, synthesis, timing analysis, timing closure, DFT‑related tasks
• Verification: work with verification team on planning and execution, simulation, debugging block and system level simulations, formal verification, preparation of technical reviews and product/block documentation
• Flow and methodology: work in a dynamic and interdisciplinary R&D group that influences and guides Rambus’ technical direction by understanding and contributing to flow and methodology development
• Interact with technical leaders of the company and senior staff in engineering to help ensure successful development of high value technologies and products

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• 1 years of relevant digital/ASIC/IC design experience for Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of RTL coding in Verilog and/or VHDL
• Knowledge of standard ASIC software tools (synthesis, simulation, equivalence checking, static timing analysis)
• Knowledge of scripting, Linux/Unix environment, and basic C/C++ programming
• Understanding of ASIC design flow
• Design for verification understanding (assertion‑based design strategies, code coverage, functional coverage, test plans etc.) would be a plus
• Self‑starter and fast learner with excellent interpersonal skills

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 $83,400 to $154,800. 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.