Senior Engineer, Modeling (Optical Proximity Correction) Software engineer

Conductor; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Engineer in the Optical Proximity Correction Lab. This role offers the chance to innovate in chip-making technology while collaborating with talented engineers. You will develop advanced physical models and machine learning-based optimization engines, ensuring high software quality. The inclusive culture fosters creativity and collaboration, empowering you to explore new ideas and adapt to challenges. Enjoy a hybrid work environment that balances onsite collaboration with remote flexibility, all while contributing to groundbreaking advancements in technology. Your journey towards shaping the future starts here.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Wellbeing Programs

Incentive Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in OPC/EDA industry with a strong background in C++.
• MS or PhD in a STEM field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop physical models for resist and etch processes.
• Create optimization engines using machine learning algorithms.

Skills

C++

Machine Learning

Scientific Computation

Computational Geometry

Debugging Skills

Understanding of Lithography

Education

MS in STEM Field

PhD in STEM Field

Tools

CUDA

Unix

Linux

Job description

Senior Engineer, Modeling (Optical Proximity Correction) Software engineer

San Jose, California, United States

Please Note:

To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period.

Advancing the World’s Technology Together
Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future.

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

What You’ll Do

Samsung’s OPC Lab located in San Jose, CA is currently recruiting world-class engineers who share our “Innovation through passion” philosophy and thrive in a fast-pace, results-driven environment. We are looking for a passionate Software Engineer that can help to drive next generation chip making within the OPC Lab.

Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose, CA headquarters 3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time.

Responsibilities:

• Develop resist/etch physical models
• Develop image/polygon based optimization engine using machine learning algorithms
• Responsible for testing at function and application level
• Report issues with clear communication and reports
• Provide ownership and collaborate with other developers and testing engineers to drive the software quality and performance

What You Bring

• MS in STEM Field with 3+ Years of OPC/EDA Industry Experience or PhD preferred.
• Experience, skill set and strong background in one or more fields listed below:
• Proficient in C++
• Experience in scientific computation
• Experience in computational geometry
• Good understanding of basic mathematical concepts such as vector spaces and complex numbers
• Debugging skills
• General understanding of lithography and etch processes
• Software development experience in optical proximity correction and computational lithography
• Preferred experience:
• Machine learning
• CUDA programming
• Prior experience with Unix and/or Linux
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

What We Offer

The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.