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Careers
Avalanche Technology, based in Fremont, CA, was founded in 2006 and is a well-funded startup company with a
world-class management team which has a proven track record in building successful companies and taking them
public. The company has a wealth of IP and is focused on the development of the next generation of high-speed,
non-volatile magnetic memory technology. We are looking for the best and brightest who want to affect positive
changes in the memory industry. Avalanche offers competitive salaries, benefits and a generous stock-option
based equity plan. We work hard, have fun and will all share in our successes as the company grows.
Current Openings
Avalanche Technology is focused on fundamentally changing the way memory is used in applications of nearly every kind.
If you are a highly talented engineer with a demonstrated ability to produce results, we would be happy to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and cover letter telling us how you can contribute.
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Description:
Avalanche is currently looking for a versatile senior level magnetic thin film materials
scientist to be an integral part of its MTJ development team. This is a unique opportunity
to be on the ground floor of a successful team of technologists developing a novel magnetic
memory technology that will revolutionize the digital world.
Responsibilities:
- Research novel materials and material compositions to enhance Avalanche's MTJ development efforts
- Design experimental deposition programs to explore effects on MTJ performance
- Perform necessary measurements and in-depth analysis to select the best design
- Work closely with circuit and BEOL processing team to integrate new MTJ structures
Skills:
- Recent relevant magnetic materials and device experience
- Knowledge of deposition processes using state-of-the-art PVD cluster tools
- Knowledge of advanced testing and necessary computational modeling to understand the underlying mechanisms
- Experience with next generation memory technologies such as MRAM, STT-MRAM, FeRAM, etc. preferred
- Good written and oral communication skills with a proven track record of innovation and intellectual property development preferred
- Ability to produce results working independently while successfully collaborating as part of a high performance team
Experience:
Extensive background in experience of magnetic thin-film material and device development in
the magnetic storage or semiconductor industry is preferred.
Education:
Ph.D. in Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Applied Physics
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Description:
Avalanche is currently looking for a versatile senior level semiconductor process integration
engineer to be an integral part of its MRAM development team. This is a unique opportunity to
be on the ground floor of a successful team of technologists developing a novel magnetic
memory technology that will revolutionize the digital world.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the development team to define/design BEOL process flow for existing magnetic devices into advanced CMOS process technology
- Design, coordinate and run related experiments, including detailed results documentation and reporting
- Manage process integration with CMOS foundry partners
- Ensure performance, cost, yield and reliability objectives are met
- Additional responsibilities may include testing, modeling, concept and manufacturing strategic inputs
- International travel will be required
Skills:
- Hands-on experience of RIE of novel materials
- Wet, dry etch; photo, litho; CVD a plus
- Collection of metrology data; operation of multiple equipment types
- Extensive familiarity with advanced copper CMOS processes
- Worked closely with the design and test teams to resolve processing issues
- Meticulous documentation experience; ability to work independently with senior management yet cooperate closely with development team
Experience:
- 10+ years experience in semiconductor process integration, preferably with memory products.
- Familiarity with memory (DRAM, SRAM) processes especially non-volatile (NOR or NAND flash memory) required; MRAM
(magnetic-RAM) or other emerging memory experience is a strong plus.
Education:
BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or other similar field application to semiconductor technology
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Description:
Avalanche is currently looking for a versatile, senior level process and etch engineer / scientist to
be an integral part of its MRAM development team. This is a unique opportunity to be on the ground
floor of a successful team of technologists productizing a novel magnetic memory technology that will
revolutionize the digital world.
Responsibilities:
- Develop etch processes for Avalanche's MRAM products
- Work closely with manufacturing partners to integrate etch process into high volume manufacturing
environments
- Work with technical and business teams to define and select etch tools
- Work closely with circuit and BEOL processing team to integrate new MTJ structures
- Device testing and characterization
Skills:
- Recent hands-on experience with Reactive Ion (RIE) and Ion Beam Etch (IBE)
- Knowledge of industry RIE and IBE tools such as Canon Anelva, Jusong, Tegal or others. Vendor
relationships preferred.
- Relevant magnetic materials and device experience
- Experience with next generation memory technologies such as MRAM, STT-MRAM, FeRAM, Phase Change, etc.
- Good written and oral communication skills with a proven track record of innovation and
intellectual property development preferred
- Ability to produce results working independently while successfully collaborating as part of a high
performance team
Experience:
Extensive background in experience of magnetic thin-film material and device development in the
magnetic storage or semiconductor industry is preferred.
Education:
M.S. or Ph.D. in Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or Applied Physics
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Submit an Application
jobs@avalanche-technology.com
Benefits
Avalanche is an equal opportunity employer offering comprehensive benefits:
- Generous stock-option based equity plan
- Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Weekly soccer games
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