Senior Staff Engineer, ASIC Design

Conductor; California; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a highly experienced Advanced Controller Development Engineer to join their team in California. This role involves solving critical problems in memory and storage technologies, focusing on developing prototypes and optimizing them for mass production. You'll collaborate with development teams to drive feature innovation, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in cloud computing and data center technologies. The company fosters an inclusive culture, empowering employees to thrive and make a meaningful impact. If you're passionate about technology and eager to be part of a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

4+ weeks paid time off

Flexible work environment

Onsite gym

Café

Paid therapy sessions

Charitable giving match

Support for family care

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401k plan

Fertility care stipend

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in logic design and cloud infrastructures.
• Strong knowledge of ASIC design flow and PPA trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Develop new technologies for memory and storage in cloud and data centers.
• Enhance memory and storage capabilities for emerging applications.

Skills

Logic Design

Data Center Technologies

Cloud Infrastructures

ASIC Design Flow

PPA Trade-offs

Complex Logic Designs

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Master's in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Tools

ARM Processors

AMBA Protocol

AXI Protocol

Job description

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

The Advanced Controller Development (ACD) is part of Samsung’s Memory Business Unit, the industry's technology and volume leader in DRAM, NAND Flash. ACD’s vision is to solve key problems of Cloud & Data center by developing new technologies for memory and storage. We are an integral part of Samsung’s strong R&D focus & lab innovation engine. We work closely with development teams to bring feature innovation to product roadmaps.

Come join the team that is creating new computing system architectures needed to support emerging machine learning applications, data analytics and edge computing. You’ll focus on enhancement of memory and storage capability by developing the prototype controller and optimizing it for mass production.

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.

What You Bring

• BE (MS preferred) in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 15+ years working experiences in logic design, data center technologies, or cloud infrastructures.
• Experience in micro architecture of SoC, interface sub systems, logic modules.
• Good knowledge in ASIC design flow.
• Experience in the commercial IPs such as UCIe, CPU, Ethernet, and HBM interfaces.
• Deep understanding of PPA (performance, power, and area) trade-offs.
• Experience in complex logic designs and timing closure on the large sophisticated designs.
• Self-motivated problem-solver with an ability to work well in a team.
• 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.

Preferred skills:

• Experience and knowledge in HBM.
• Working knowledge of ARM processors, AMBA and AXI protocols.
• Experience and/or knowledge on compression, encryption algorithms.
• Experience and/or knowledge of the emerging technologies (CXL, Computation in memory and storage, Ethernet-attached SSD etc.) in server memory and storage systems.
• Highly motivated with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Creativity in problem solving.

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.

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 an errand service.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid 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: $180,950 - $289,050 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.

Covid-19 Policy

To help keep our employees, customers, and communities safe, we've developed guidelines for our team. Currently, we encourage vaccination for all employees and may require it depending on job functions (e.g., traveling for business, meeting with customers). While visiting our offices or attending team events, we ask employees to complete a daily health questionnaire and complete a weekly COVID test. Our COVID policies are subject to change depending on public health, regulatory, and business circumstances.