Senior Engineer (Multiple Openings)

Samsung Electronics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Free onsite lunch

Employee purchase program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Wellness incentives

MBO bonus compensation

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its affiliates are seeking a GPU engineer to model and validate the GPU pipeline in collaboration with architects, RTL and software teams.

The role emphasizes C++ model development, hardware/software interfacing, and performance analysis. The position requires a Master’s degree with relevant experience in GPU hardware design, architecture, and Linux-based development tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or in a closely related field plus three (3) years of experience in a GPU engineering-related occupation performing each of the following: Hardware design and architecture; C++ programming, including STL in a Linux environment; GPU/CPU or computer architecture and micro-architecture; using development tools such as revision control systems, debuggers, and make/cmake; hardware modeling; and GPU performance profiling and analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or in a closely related field and five (5) years of experience in a GPU engineering-related occupation performing each of the following: Hardware design and architecture; C++ programming, including STL in a Linux environment; GPU/CPU or computer architecture and micro-architecture; using development tools such as revision control systems, debuggers, and make/cmake; hardware modeling; and GPU performance profiling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for functional and performance modeling of various blocks of the GPU pipeline.
• Interface with architects, RTL designers, verification engineers and software engineers to understand the GPU pipeline.
• Design and architect C++ models of GPU blocks.
• Develop and maintain functional and performance models of complex systems and validate to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure that models are up-to-date and consistent with the latest design specifications.
• Identify areas for optimization and improvement in functional and performance models.
• Implement and test the GPU models.
• Simulate the model’s behavior to validate functional and performance characteristics.
• Identify architecture, micro-architecture, and implementation optimizations to improve the functionality and performance of the GPU and its units

Skills

C++ programming (STL)

GPU architecture

Linux environment

Education

Master's degree in CS/CE/EE

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Revision control systems

Debuggers

Make/CMake

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

• Responsible for functional and performance modeling of various blocks of the GPU pipeline.
• Interface with architects, RTL designers, verification engineers and software engineers to understand the GPU pipeline.
• Design and architect C++ models of GPU blocks.
• Develop and maintain functional and performance models of complex systems and validate to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure that models are up-to-date and consistent with the latest design specifications.
• Identify areas for optimization and improvement in functional and performance models.
• Implement and test the GPU models.
• Simulate the model’s behavior to validate functional and performance characteristics.
• Identify architecture, micro-architecture, and implementation optimizations to improve the functionality and performance of the GPU and its units

Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or in a closely related field plus three (3) years of experience in a GPU engineering-related occupation performing each of the following: Hardware design and architecture; C++ programming, including STL in a Linux environment; GPU/CPU or computer architecture and micro-architecture; using development tools such as revision control systems, debuggers, and make/cmake; hardware modeling; and GPU performance profiling and analysis.

Alternate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or in a closely related field and five (5) years of experience in a GPU engineering-related occupation performing each of the following: Hardware design and architecture; C++ programming, including STL in a Linux environment; GPU/CPU or computer architecture and micro-architecture; using development tools such as revision control systems, debuggers, and make/cmake; hardware modeling; and GPU performance profiling and analysis.

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 $179,358.00 - $208,400.00. 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.

Trade Secrets

By submitting an application, you [applicant] agree[s] not to disclose to Samsung, or induce Samsung to use, any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to any current or previous employer or other person or entity.

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