Firmware Engineer Intern

Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking a bright and motivated internship (co-op) student in either an Engineering or Computer Science program for a 4 month or 8 month work term within the Firmware Engineering team in the Memory Interface Chips Business Unit. The student will work alongside some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to develop firmware and software solutions that make data faster and safer.

During the internship, the student will join a Firmware Engineering team to work on cutting edge memory and silicon technology shaping the future of data centers and high-performance systems. The student will develop, test, and debug software for memory diagnostic applications and embedded CPUs in System-On-Chips (SoCs). The student will gain experience with processor-memory interfaces, DDR5, BIOS, Redfish, OpenBMC, as well as other third-party SW stacks. The student should have a strong interest in embedded software development and electronics, and be a self-starter with strong organizational, communication, teamwork, and debugging skills.

Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for the majority of our office-based roles. We encourage employees to spend an average of at least three days per week working onsite, allowing for two days of remote work.

• Design, implement, test, and debug software for embedded devices and systems, from requirements to deployment.
• Write unit tests and feature tests for test automation.
• Setup, maintain, and debug systems used for DDR5 memory diagnostic development.
• Follow coding convention and best practices of the team, and conduct code reviews.

• C/C++ programming skills.
• Ability to follow technical guidance from senior team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills:

• Previous embedded software courses and / or projects.
• One or more previous co-op terms, preferably with embedded development experience.
• Python scripting skills

About Rambus 

Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting-edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow's systems.  

Rambus offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus, equity and employee benefits. 

At Rambus, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do our best work. 

 Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  

Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application. 

Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. 

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