Staff DDR Analog Characterization Engineer at ARM

Compensation

$198,100 – $268,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Chandler, Arizona
Type: Full-time
Level: staff+
Posted: Aug 14, 2026

Description

Arm is hiring a Staff DDR Analog Characterization Engineer to validate and characterize DDR memory interfaces, including DDR5 and LPDDR6. The role focuses on electrical margining, signal integrity, timing analysis, test-plan development, data analysis, automation, and documentation. Candidates need a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant engineering field, hands-on DDR or LPDDR validation experience, and expertise with high-speed memory interfaces and laboratory instrumentation. The position offers a salary of $198,100-$268,000 per year and follows Arm's hybrid working model.

Required Skills

Electrical margining
Signal integrity
Timing analysis
DDR protocols
Python
Oscilloscopes
JEDEC specifications

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Required Previous Experiences: Hands-on experience in DDR or LPDDR memory interface validation and characterization
Experience using high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, active probes, logic analyzers, signal generators, and power measurement instrumentation
Understanding of DDR protocols, memory training, timing relationships, and JEDEC specifications
Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing automation using Python or similar scripting languages
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to evaluate diverse perspectives and deliver impactful results

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