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# Technical Director PCIe Controller Architect

- **Company:** Rambus Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $189,700.0 - $352,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Logic Synthesis of Circuits, PCI Express, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Front End Software Development, Physical Design
- **Published:** May 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=afe2462fc961b14a

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Digital circuit design?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * BS/MS with 20+ years' experience in semiconductor industry, with at least 10 years on PCIe controller logic design and/or architecture. IP experience is preferred.

 * Hands-on experience with RTL coding, logic design, physical design and DV techniques.
 * Knowledge of PCIe and AXI protocols and controllers. CXL protocol knowledge will be a plus.
 * Knowledge of front-end ASIC development flow and best practices

 * Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
 * Excellent soft skills and collaborative mindset to work with cross functional teams
 * Ability to make timely decisions based on available data
 * Technical presales experience is desirable
 * This role involves deep technical skills and domain expertise while also requiring excellent soft skills
 * Ability to travel to Rambus sites as well as customer locations as required

## Description

* Own the architecture specification for Rambus PCIe controller products
 * Work closely with product management, product marketing, technical field organization and customers to understand feature priorities and market needs.
 * Work closely with logic design, verification and physical design teams to define implementation-friendly, high performance and PPA optimized products and realistic timelines.
 * Actively drive technical reviews including implementation review, verification review, PRD/ERD review
 * Represent the SIP team at PCI-Sig and other relevant standards bodies
 * Collaborate with various Rambus teams to incorporate innovative and differentiated features to establish clear leadership on PCIe products
 * Protect Rambus innovations through patent disclosures
 * Evangelization of Rambus PCIe controller products through technical publications and industry events
 * Act as the technical expert to provide architectural solutions to customers to grow Rambus SIP PCie business
 * Empower field teams through product training in collaboration with marketing and product management teams


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