Systems Engineer

Netlist

Systems Engineer

Irvine, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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