Architect Digital Design -High Speed Memory Interface IP- HBM/DDR/LPDDR
Originally posted 13 September 2026 by the employer.
Define the architecture for HBM, DDR, or LPDDR memory controllers.
About the role
This role defines and owns the digital architecture for HBM, DDR, or LPDDR memory controllers, spanning from high-level partitioning to RTL implementation strategy. The designs will power AI accelerators, data center processors, and mobile SoCs, with a focus on HBM, DDR, and LPDDR digital core protocols.
What you'll do
- Define and own the digital architecture for HBM, DDR, or LPDDR memory controllers, from high-level partitioning through RTL implementation strategy
- Drive design plans for complex memory interface blocks, balancing performance, area, power, and verification complexity
- Collaborate with PHY teams, verification engineers, and product architects to ensure seamless integration and protocol compliance
- Evaluate and select design methodologies, tools, and flows that improve quality and reduce cycle time
- Mentor engineers on architecture decisions, RTL best practices, and debug strategies for high-speed memory interfaces
- Work with customers and internal stakeholders to align on feature requirements, timing constraints, and delivery milestones
What you'll need
- 12 - 15+ years of hands-on experience in ASIC digital design, with significant time spent on memory interfaces or high-speed IO protocols
- Deep technical knowledge of at least one of HBM, DDR, LPDDR, or similar memory protocols, including controller architecture, training, and PHY interface
- Proven ability to define and execute complex digital architectures from concept through RTL implementation and silicon bring-up
- Strong understanding of AMBA or similar on-chip interconnect protocols and how memory controllers integrate into SoC architectures
- Experience with advanced digital design tools and methodologies, including synthesis, timing closure, and low-power design techniques
This role has been open 20 days — well below the 62-day median for Digital/RTL Design roles.
Digital/RTL Design · RTL Design
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Open roles in category
968
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Median days open
62 d
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Median salary
$185k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Synopsys | All employers we track in this specialty (968 roles · 101 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 68 | 968 |
| Open roles in the wider Digital Design & Verification family | 152 | 3109 · 114 employers |
| Median days open | 25 d | 62 d (−37 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $185k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Qualcomm · 139 open roles · median 59 d
- Synopsys (this employer) · 68 open roles · median 25 d
- AMD · 64 open roles · median 45 d
- NXP Semiconductors · 47 open roles · median 81 d
- Analog Devices · 45 open roles · median 40 d
- NVIDIA · 45 open roles · median 59 d
How we counted: 968 open Digital/RTL Design (RTL Design) roles from 101 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 5 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Digital Design & Verification family row. Figures refresh nightly.