GPU Software Program Manager

Samsung Electronics America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Free onsite lunch

Employee purchase program

Tuition assistance (after 6 months)

Paid time off

Student loan program

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America at Samsung Austin Research and Development Center (SARC) and ACL seeks a skilled GPU Software Program Manager to drive end-to-end management of GPU software programs, from pre-silicon planning to post-silicon performance and platform maintenance.

You will partner with hardware, architecture, validation and ecosystem teams to align software readiness with milestones, manage risks, and improve PM processes.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or 9+ years with a Master’s Degree, or 7+ years with a Ph.D
• 7+ years in system software technical program or project management for GPU/Graphics, CPU, multimedia, or embedded software
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles: architecture, development, validation, QA, release, performance, and maintenance

Responsibilities

• Drive program management execution for GPU software development programs spanning pre-silicon development, post-silicon performance, platform maintenance, and next-generation graphics and compute
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across software architecture, compilers, drivers, compute, rendering, tools, validation, and QA teams; manage concurrent programs and ensure alignment to project plans and milestones
• Own program health reporting to leadership by tracking progress, risks, blockers, and mitigation plans via Jira/Confluence dashboards across pre-silicon, post-silicon, and sustaining programs
• Champion continuous improvement of PM processes, metrics, and execution frameworks to improve visibility, predictability, and operational efficiency

Skills

Program management

GPU software

Jira/Confluence

Waterfall & Agile

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's in CS/CE

Master’s degree preferred

Ph.D. acceptable

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Excel

PowerPoint

Git/Perforce

Job description

Position Summary Samsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, is founded on a simple philosophy – the endless pursuit of excellence will create a better world for all. At Samsung Austin Research and Development Center (SARC) and Advanced Computing Lab (ACL), we are building a center of excellence for Intellectual Property (IP) that is applied to high-performance computing devices consumed by millions of people around the world. Come build with us!

Role and Responsibilities

As a GPU Software Program Manager, you will drive program management execution for Samsung's GPU software development programs — spanning pre-silicon development, post-silicon performance, platform maintenance, and next-generation graphics and compute. In this high-impact individual contributor role, you'll partner with GPU software leaders, hardware, architecture, validation, platform engineering, and ecosystem partners to improve execution visibility, manage dependencies, and support delivery across software architecture, performance, compiler, system software, graphics drivers, compute, advanced rendering, tools, validation, and QA. Drive schedule planning, milestone tracking, resource planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and delivery alignment across multiple GPU software domains. Coordinate cross-functional execution across software architecture, compilers, drivers, compute, rendering, tools, validation, and QA teams; manage concurrent programs and ensure alignment to project plans and milestones. Own program health reporting to leadership by tracking progress, risks, blockers, and mitigation plans via Jira/Confluence dashboards across pre-silicon, post-silicon, and sustaining programs. Partner with hardware, validation, platform engineering, global teams, and Android ecosystem partners to align software readiness with development milestones, technical priorities, and ecosystem requirements. Champion continuous improvement of PM processes, metrics, and execution frameworks to improve visibility, predictability, and operational efficiency.

Skills and Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or 9+ years with a Master’s Degree, or 7+ years with a Ph.D
• 7+ years in system software technical program or project management for GPU/Graphics, CPU, multimedia, or embedded software
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles: architecture, development, validation, QA, release, performance, and maintenance
• Managed programs across graphics drivers, compilers, system software, compute, developer tools, performance, validation, or platform engineering
• Proven ability to drive schedule, resource, dependency, and risk management; skilled at cross-functional issue resolution and communicating status to technical and executive stakeholders
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, defect tracking, schedule/resource management tools, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Well versed in Waterfall and Agile methodologies, source control (Git, Perforce), and engineering development workflows
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to engage senior leadership and drive alignment through ambiguity in a fast-paced global environment

Our Team

Our team is made up of talented individuals with diverse skill sets to build a technology roadmap and deliver market-leading GPU products. Our Xclipse GPU is the first mobile GPU with Ray Tracing technology that brings console-level graphics to Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Being part of a unique team at a well-established global company means you have limitless room to explore, innovate, and grow by wearing different hats. We develop and deliver whole system architecture-level design for Samsung’s current and next-generation mobile GPU. With architecture scalability at the frontier of our design focus, our performance- and power-optimized IP solution gets integrated into complex semiconductor products, aiming to reach multiple market segments.

Total Rewards

At Samsung – SARC/ACL, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $180,200 and $297,200. Your actual base pay will depend on variables that may include your education skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. This is an exempt position, which is not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), free onsite lunch, employee purchase program, tuition assistance (after 6 months), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more
• MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance
• long term incentive plan and relocation

Trade Secrets

By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung or induce or encourage Samsung to use any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

U.S. Export Control

This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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