Senior Engineer

Samsung Electronics America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 139,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Free onsite lunch

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Student loan program

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America is seeking a world-class graphics driver developer to build the GPU driver for a brand new Samsung GPU architecture at the Samsung Austin Research and Development Center. You will implement OpenGL ES and Vulkan features, optimize real-time rendering, and collaborate with compiler and GPU architecture teams to drive SW/HW interfaces.

The role emphasizes power and performance, with close interaction across SW/HW teams and a focus on delivering high-performance graphics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field.
• Experience with GPU APIs such as Vulkan, OpenGL, OpenCL, ANGLE.
• Experience in low-level performance profiling and optimization.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop a world-class graphics driver targeting brand new Samsung GPU architecture.
• Implement standard features and extensions for APIs like OpenGL ES and Vulkan.
• Participate in driver infrastructure architecture with a focus on power and performance requirements.
• Develop driver techniques that optimize real-time rendering pipelines and make them run faster.
• Work closely with the compiler team to exploit a framework that encapsulates driver/compiler interaction and compiler strategies.
• Collaborate with GPU architects to drive GPU features support from SW and review SW/HW interfaces.

Skills

GPU Architecture

C/C++

Python

OO design

Low-level perf profiling

Vulkan

OpenGL

OpenCL

ANGLE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field

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

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop a world-class graphics driver targeting brand new Samsung GPU architecture.
• Implement standard features and extensions for APIs like Open GL ES and Vulkan.
• Participate in driver infrastructure architecture with a focus on power and performance requirements.
• Develop driver techniques that optimize real-time rendering pipelines and make them run faster.
• Work closely with the compiler team to exploit a framework that encapsulates driver/compiler interaction and compiler strategies.
• Collaborate with GPU architects to drive GPU features support from SW and review SW/HW interfaces.

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. Position requires each of the following skills: GPU Architecture; Programming languages including C, C++, and Python; Object-oriented and component-based design; Low level performance profiling and optimization; and GPU APIs such as Vulkan, OpenGL, OpenCL, ANGLE. Employer will accept skills gained in pursuit of university-level degree via coursework, research projects, or internships. Skills can be gained concurrently.

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 $138,693.08 - $186,000.00. 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).

Samsung employees have access to benefits including:

• 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.

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.

U.S. Export Control

This position requires the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information.

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