Senior Staff Engineer, HPC & EDA Design Infrastructure

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4+ weeks

Medical benefits

Fertility support

Onsite gym

Flexible work

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor in San Jose is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to build and optimize the EDA design environment and large-scale compute infrastructure, establishing company-wide standards for EDA licensing and R&D software. You will standardize shared environments used across multiple design organizations and drive productivity and cost efficiency.

Role requires 15+ years in CAD/CAE, EDA infrastructure, or HPC for semiconductor design, and experience with license server operations and

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 15+ years in CAD/CAE, EDA infrastructure, or HPC for semiconductor design.
• Experience building and operating EDA design environments and providing technical support to design organizations.
• Experience with EDA license contract management, license server operations, and utilization-based capacity optimization.
• Experience building and operating large-scale compute farms with IBM LSF (or SLURM, Grid Engine) and tuning job scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Define standard processes for design flow onboarding and tool qualification.
• Set up, deploy, and support EDA tool environments across design teams.
• Lead vendor negotiations and license optimization to align with demand.
• Design and implement LSF compute farm architecture and scheduling policies.
• Build user login environments and establish a support model.

Skills

EDA infrastructure experience

Design environments

Vendor management

Compute cluster tuning

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/CS

Tools

Jira

Confluence

IBM LSF

SLURM

Grid Engine

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to build and optimize the EDA design environment and large-scale compute infrastructure that supports our semiconductor design organizations, and to establish company-wide standards and processes for EDA licensing and R&D software. In this role, you will design and standardize the shared design environments and infrastructure used across multiple design organizations, driving engineering productivity and cost efficiency at scale.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office / U.S. headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy

What You’ll Do

• EDA design standards and environment enablement — Define standard processes and guidelines for design flow onboarding, tool qualification, and version control; set up, deploy, operate, and provide technical support for the EDA tool environments used by design organizations
• EDA license contracts, management, and capacity optimization — Lead vendor relationship management, contract negotiations and renewals; determine appropriate license quantities through utilization monitoring and demand forecasting; optimize cost by identifying and reallocating idle licenses; own the architecture and operation of license servers
• EDA design environment and infrastructure roadmap — Define the roadmap and prioritize requirements from design organizations
• LSF compute farm buildout and optimization — Design cluster architecture, define queue and resource policies, tune job scheduling, drive utilization-based performance improvements, and plan capacity.
• User login environment (Exceed TurboX, ETX) — Build, operate, and establish the user support model
• Engineering collaboration and DevOps platforms (Jira, Confluence) — Own governance, upgrades, and migrations
• Enterprise R&D software portfolio management — Drive consolidation and standardization

What You Bring

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 15+ years in CAD/CAE, EDA infrastructure, design infrastructure, or HPC for semiconductor design
• Experience building and operating EDA design environments and providing technical support to design organizations
• Experience with EDA license contract management, license server operations, and utilization-based capacity optimization
• Experience building and operating large-scale compute farms with IBM LSF (or SLURM, Grid Engine) and tuning job scheduling

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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.

Recruiting Agency Policy

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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