Senior Manager, Foundry Silicon Technology Enablement

Samsung Semiconductor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 4+ weeks

Medical/Dental/Vision/401k

Fertility care stipend

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer (Senior Manager) for Foundry Silicon Technical Enablement in San Jose. You will drive technical engagements with customers and ASIC partners to define requirements and deliver customized silicon solutions across nodes, while benchmarking the competitive landscape and guiding technology roadmaps.

Partner with internal teams and account management to secure new business, align on emerging technology trends, and champion customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of experience, or Master’s with 13+ years, or PhD with 10+ years in the field.
• Experience with CMOS fundamentals and device-technology interactions.
• Broad understanding of systems, IPs, packaging, and ASIC design.
• Experience with PPA analysis and benchmarking across libraries and memory compilers.
• Automotive reliability and functional safety knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engagements with customers and ASIC partners to define tech requirements.
• Identify technology gaps, quantify needs, and drive solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Benchmark competitors, refine PPA targets, and influence roadmaps to maintain leadership.
• Support new business with account management and strategic collaboration.
• Build trust-based relationships to map customer needs to foundry offerings.
• Attend conferences to publish analysis and benchmarking reports.

Skills

CMOS fundamentals

Device Physics

Advanced Process tech

Circuit design concepts

Scaling trends

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science

Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science

Job description

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

In this role as Senior Staff Engineer (Senior Manager), Foundry Silicon Technical Enablement, you will spearhead technical engagements with customers and ASIC partners to define critical product and platform technology requirements, identify and quantify technology gaps, and drive solutions to address these gaps. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including IP, Packaging, Customer Engineering, Design Enablement, ASIC design, and account management, you will foster early technical engagement to enable customized silicon solutions across various technology nodes, ensuring successful delivery of customer-focused outcomes.

You will also drive benchmarking activities to understand the Competitive landscape, set/refine PPA scaling targets, drive necessary recommendations and influence roadmaps to ensure Samsung Foundry continues to stay in leadership position.

Additionally, you will support Business Development activities for new customers in conjunction with account management teams with the goal of securing new business and also exploring differentiated Technology solutions through strategic collaboration.

Location: Daily onsite presence in San Jose HQ location in alignment with our Flexible Work policy with an average of 10% travel per month

Reports to: VP, Technical Marketing

Req: 42975

Develop and build deep trust-based relationships with customers’ teams to understand their Si technology needs, application requirements and jointly define the best technology/platform solutions to enable customer’s products

• Work with customer teams to map their requirements to existing foundry offerings, identify potential gaps, and champion their cause by driving internal development teams to address technology needs and deliver technology solutions
• Work with the internal Silicon development teams to align on upcoming technology/ scaling trends and set competitive technology targets and differentiated roadmaps
• Enable platform solutions (Process, IP, advanced packaging, ASIC etc) with Technology, Ecosystem, Enablement, Design Services and Business development teams. This includes any new potential partnerships with both Internal and External teams
• Attend conferences with the goal of publishing regular analysis and benchmarking reports.
• Support the Technology engagement and Business growth activities by working with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Sales and Business Development teams to secure customer engagements.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science with 15+ years of experience or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related Physical Science with 13+ Years of Industry Experience or PhD in Electrical Engineer or related Physical Science with 10+ years of Industry Experience.
• Knowledge of CMOS fundamentals, Device Physics, Advanced Process technology, circuit design concepts, device-technology interactions, scaling trends and their forthcoming challenges.
• Experience in Logic Technology development and working with Foundries is a plus.
• Broad understanding of systems and application requirements (eg product architecture, key IPs, packaging, design services, ASIC, key standards etc)
• Experience with PPA analysis across libraries, memory compilers, Block-level PPA and competitive benchmarking
• Experience in Automotive segments requirements including reliability and functional safety. Experience on RF technologies and key figures of merit is a plus.
• 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. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. 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.

Give Back

With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.

Enjoy Time Away

You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.

Care for Family

Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies.

Prioritize Emotional Wellness

With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.

Stay Fit

Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.

Embrace Flexibility

Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.

Base Pay Range

$189,000—$301,000 USD

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.

When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.

Our Commitment to Innovation and Fairness

At Samsung Semiconductor, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency. However, AI is used as a support tool, not a final decision-maker. All hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team and hiring managers to ensure every candidate is evaluated fairly and holistically.

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We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only authorized recruitment agencies that have a current and valid agreement with Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. are permitted to submit resumes for any job openings.

Applicant AI Use Policy

At Samsung Semiconductor, we support innovation and technology. However, to ensure a fair and authentic assessment, we ask that candidates rely on their own knowledge and skills throughout the process. AI tools may be used for basic preparation, grammar, and research, but should not be used to generate or assist with submitted content or live interview responses. If we determine that AI is being used outside these guidelines, we reserve the right to pause or end the interview, and your candidacy may be disqualified.

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