Senior RTL Design Engineer - FPGA & Memory IP

Samsung Semiconductor Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/401k

Wellness programs

Flexible time off

Family support

Emotional wellness resources

Fitness opportunities

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a senior RTL/FPGA-focused engineer to design and verify RTL IP, bring up hardware boards, and collaborate with software teams on Linux/Windows drivers. You will work across geographies on high‑performance memory interfaces and next‑gen storage controller features.

The role requires hands-on lab work, strong HDL experience with Verilog and CAD tools, and excellent communication skills to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• BS with 5 years of RTL Development, MS with 3 years, or Ph.D. in Computer/Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with FPGA design tool flows, synthesis, timing analysis, partitioning, FPGA bring-up and testing.
• HDL development experience: Verilog, synthesis, sim, test benches, and CAD tools (Synopsys, Mentor, Cadence).
• Hands-on hardware board bring-up, server and software integration experience.
• Experience with PCIe, CXL, NVMe, AXI, DDR4/5, Ethernet protocols.
• Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams across geographies; collaborative and inclusive mindset.
• Curiosity and resilience; data-driven approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Microarchitecture, RTL design, and verification.
• Develop new RTL IP for high performance PoCs.
• Lab bring-up, lab test and validation of RTL IPs.
• Research next generation memory and storage controller features.
• Research emerging technology standards.
• Collaborate with hardware/software architects on FPGA prototypes and feasibility studies.
• Assist software architects developing Linux/Windows device drivers, testing and debugging.
• Participate in value proposition studies, publish papers, and file patents.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

RTL development

FPGA bring-up

Verbal and written communication

Education

BS with 5 years RTL Development, MS with 3 years, or Ph.D. in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Verilog HDL

Synthesis

Simulation

Test benches

CAD tools (Synopsys, Mentor, Cadence)

Job description

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a senior RTL/FPGA-focused engineer to design and verify RTL IP, bring up hardware boards, and collaborate with software teams on Linux/Windows drivers. You will work across geographies on high‑performance memory interfaces and next‑gen storage controller features.

The role requires hands-on lab work, strong HDL experience with Verilog and CAD tools, and excellent communication skills to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.