Karl Leinfelder
About Karl Leinfelder
Karl Leinfelder is an experienced firmware engineer currently serving as a SMTS II Firmware Engineer at Rambus since 2016. He has held various engineering roles at companies including Intel, Cortina, and Inphi Corporation, with a strong background in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University.
Current Role at Rambus
Karl Leinfelder serves as a Senior Member of Technical Staff II (SMTS II) Firmware Engineer at Rambus. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to various firmware projects and initiatives. His role involves developing and optimizing firmware solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability in the products he works on.
Previous Experience at Intel and Cortina
Prior to his current role, Karl Leinfelder worked at Intel as a Senior Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer from 2000 to 2006. He then joined Cortina as a Principal Member of Technical Staff (PMTS) Firmware Engineer, where he worked from 2006 to 2014. In these positions, he gained extensive experience in firmware development and digital signal processing.
Experience at Inphi Corporation
Karl Leinfelder was employed at Inphi Corporation as a Senior Engineer in Firmware from 2014 to 2016. During his tenure, he completed firmware and documentation for the company's non-volatile dual in-line memory module (NVDIMM), showcasing his expertise in firmware solutions for memory technologies.
Educational Background in Electrical Engineering
Karl Leinfelder studied at North Carolina State University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical Engineering. He completed his B.S. from 1983 to 1987 and his M.S. from 1987 to 1990. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in firmware engineering and technical development.
Technical Contributions and Projects
Throughout his career, Karl Leinfelder has made significant technical contributions, including the development of Python scripts to automate analog characterization over voltage, temperature, and frequency for DDR5 buffer chips. He also added NVDIMM support to AMI and Phoenix UEFI BIOS, enhancing the functionality of these systems.