Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Buses, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, DRAM, Develop Methodologies, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Enterprise Computing, Financial Control, Flash Memory, Leading Edge Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Memory Hardware, Memory Subsystem, NAND Flash, PCI Express (PCI-E), Perl Programming Language, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Solid State Drive (SSD), Storage Architecture, System Architecture, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance
Systems Engineer
Reports To: VP, Engineering
Company Overview:
Netlist Inc. (NASDAQ: NLST) is a leading provider of high-performance modular memory subsystems and next-generation storage-class memory solutions. We specialize in cutting-edge technologies that enable innovation in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise infrastructure. Our product portfolio includes DDR4/DDR5 DIMMs, NAND-based SSDs, and advanced interconnect technologies such as CXL and PCIe.
Join our world-class engineering team and be part of shaping the future of memory and storage architecture.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Memory Systems Engineer responsible for memory subsystem architecture, memory system optimization and implementation. The position focuses on DDRx, LPDDRx, and flash memory technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design memory subsystems including memory modules and memory cards which interface to system memory buses (DDRx, LPDDRx, PCIe, CXL)
- Develop new techniques for increasing memory bandwidth, reducing power consumption and thermal dissipation while maintaining enterprise level Reliability, Accessibility, and Serviceability (RAS) requirements.
- Work with electrical, thermal/mechanical, and CAD engineers to implement new designs.
- Generate and maintain documentation for system architecture, configurations, and procedures.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and five years' experience in system engineering or related work experience.
- Knowledge of memory technologies and protocols including DDR4/5/6, LPDDR4/5/6, NAND flash.
- Knowledge of error detection and correction techniques including ECC and CRC algorithms
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of work in DRAM and/or Flash based memory industry.
- Knowledge of memory controller design and optimization
- Knowledge of SoC architecture and HBM3/4.
- Scripting skills (e.g., Python, Perl) for automation.
Salary Range: $140,000-160,000