[Samsung Electronics America] Senior Engineer, GPU Performance Architect (PPA) 채용

Samsung Electronics America; United States; On-site; USD 124,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Samsung Austin Research and Development Center (SARC) seeks a Senior Engineer, GPU Performance Architect to drive end-to-end performance analysis and optimization for premium mobile GPUs. You will prototype models, verify RTL, and collaborate with global teams to advance next-generation GPU efficiency and power performance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in GPU system architecture, strong C/C++ and Python skills, and experience with waveform tools like Synopsys Verdi.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or higher.
• Experience in broad GPU system-level architecture and verification.
• Proficiency in RTL debugging and waveform tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, verify, and optimize end-to-end system performance for GPUs.
• Model and validate latency, throughput, and power metrics.
• Prototype data-driven GPU optimizations and architectures.
• Collaborate with global teams to communicate proposals clearly.

Skills

GPU system-level architecture

RTL (SystemVerilog)

Waveform debugging

C/C++

Python

Data-driven analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Synopsys Verdi

RenderDoc

NVIDIA Nsight

Job description

Position SummarySamsung, 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 (mobile, automotive, and other custom market segments) consumed by millions of people around the world. Come build with us!Role and ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Engineer, GPU Architect, you will work on the analysis, verification, and optimization of end-to-end system performance for Samsung’s premium mobile GPUs.In this mid-to-senior individual contributor role, you will contribute to the performance strategy and guide architectural decisions that define the efficiency and scalability of Samsung’s GPU designs. You bring expertise in GPU architecture, performance analysis and verification, waveform-level and RTL debugging, with curiosity for advancing performance and power efficiency across complex systems.You are passionate about contributing to the design and execution of advanced performance modeling and analysis for GPU pipelines—including shader-level analysis, pipeline optimization, system-level characterization, and architectural prototyping.You enjoy learning about building and refining models and tools using C/C++, Python, and cycle-approximate frameworks to analyze and validate key metrics (such as latency, throughput, and power consumption), developing benchmarks, identifying bottlenecks, and proposing data-driven optimizations.You ensure design excellence and correctness through prototyping, model-to-RTL correlation, and deep-dive validation—including simulation, waveform analysis using tools like Synopsys Verdi, functional debug, and performance verification against required specifications.You proactively seek cross-functional collaboration with global teams, clearly communicate architecture proposals to diverse audiences, and exercising data-driven decision making to ensure seamless integration of the GPU into the overall system.You take initiatives on moderate-to-complex projects and help advance best practices, methodologies by staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies.

Senior Engineer, GPU Performance Architect (PPA)

Senior Engineer, GPU Performance Architect (PPA)

시스템엔지니어 개발자 | 연구원 | 기술개발 | 하드웨어설계

• GPU
• RTL
• 접수기간2026.08.01 ~ 2027.01.29 D-89

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 (mobile, automotive, and other custom market segments) consumed by millions of people around the world. Come build with us!

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Engineer, GPU Architect, you will work on the analysis, verification, and optimization of end-to-end system performance for Samsung’s premium mobile GPUs.

In this mid-to-senior individual contributor role, you will contribute to the performance strategy and guide architectural decisions that define the efficiency and scalability of Samsung’s GPU designs. You bring expertise in GPU architecture, performance analysis and verification, waveform-level and RTL debugging, with curiosity for advancing performance and power efficiency across complex systems.

• You are passionate about contributing to the design and execution of advanced performance modeling and analysis for GPU pipelines—including shader-level analysis, pipeline optimization, system-level characterization, and architectural prototyping.
• You enjoy learning about building and refining models and tools using C/C++, Python, and cycle-approximate frameworks to analyze and validate key metrics (such as latency, throughput, and power consumption), developing benchmarks, identifying bottlenecks, and proposing data-driven optimizations.
• You ensure design excellence and correctness through prototyping, model-to-RTL correlation, and deep-dive validation—including simulation, waveform analysis using tools like Synopsys Verdi, functional debug, and performance verification against required specifications.
• You proactively seek cross-functional collaboration with global teams, clearly communicate architecture proposals to diverse audiences, and exercising data-driven decision making to ensure seamless integration of the GPU into the overall system.
• You take initiatives on moderate-to-complex projects and help advance best practices, methodologies by staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 3+ years of experience with a Master’s Degree, or 1+ years of experience with a Ph.D.
• 5+ years of experience in broad GPU system-level architecture (not limited to a specific block), performance analysis, verification, and optimization.
• Hands-on experience in RTL (System Verilog/Verilog).
• Familiarity with waveform level debugging tools (e.g., Synopsys Verdi) and RTL debugging.
• Solid programming skills in in C/C++ and Python.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify bottlenecks and propose data-driven solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, global team environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with prototyping GPU optimizations.
• Experience with GPU profiling tools (e.g., RenderDoc, PIX, AMD RGP, Nvidia Nsight) to analyze and optimize graphics performance, power consumption, and system-level interactions.
• Knowledge of OpenGL, Vulkan, DX11/12.
• Experience with mobile platforms.

Our Team

The GPU Architect team delivers whole system architecture-level design for Samsung’s current and next-generation mobile GPUs. Our work spans a wide range of disciplines—from early-stage architectural exploration and research in graphics and machine learning, to shaping the GPU innovation roadmap, defining new features, building models, and delivering microarchitecture design and programming. Our Xclipse GPU is the first mobile GPU with ray tracing technology that enables console-level graphics for Samsung Galaxy smartphones.

Joining our team means collaborating with talented engineers from diverse technical backgrounds across a global organization. Here you’ll contribute to the roadmap for next-generation technologies, broaden your expertise, and solve impactful challenges in a supportive environment that values collaboration, continuous learning, and growth.

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 $124,000 and $208,400 . Your actual base pay will depend on variables that may includeyour educationskills, qualifications, experience, and worklocation.

Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), onsite lunch, employee purchase program, tuition assistance (after 6 months), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

Additionally, this role might be eligible to participate in long term incentive plan and relocation.

This is an exempt position, which is not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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.