Senior Engineer (Multiple Openings)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America is seeking a GPU modeling engineer in Austin to develop functional and performance models for GPU blocks and the pipeline. You will collaborate with architects, RTL designers, verification and software engineers to ensure accuracy and alignment with design specs.

The role requires strong C++ (STL) in Linux, hardware modeling, and GPU architecture knowledge. Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience or Bachelor’s with 5 years is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field with 3 years GPU engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5 years GPU engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for functional and performance modeling of GPU pipeline blocks.
• 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 for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure models are up-to-date and consistent with latest design specs.
• Identify optimization opportunities in functional and performance models.
• Implement and test the GPU models.
• Simulate model behavior to validate characteristics.
• Identify architecture, micro-architecture, and implementation optimizations to enhance GPU functionality and performance.

Skills

C++ (STL)

Linux

GPU architecture

Performance profiling

Hardware modeling

Revision control

Education

Master's degree in CS/CE/EE

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Tools

Make/CMake

Debuggers

Revision control systems

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Samsung

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).