Senior Staff Engineer (Multiple Openings)

Samsung Electronics; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Free onsite lunch

Employee purchase program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Student loan program

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is seeking a senior role focusing on functional and performance modeling for GPU pipelines. You will design high-performance C++ models and collaborate across architecture, RTL, verification, and software teams to align with the latest design specs.

The position supports a base pay range and bonuses within Samsung's compensation framework, with eligibility for MBO and relocation as applicable.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus 8 years in software design/architecture; C++ STL in Linux; GPU/CPU architecture concepts; development tools; hardware modeling; performance profiling.

Responsibilities

• Model functional and performance of GPU components.
• Collaborate with architects, RTL designers, verification engineers, and software developers.

Skills

C++ programming

STL

Linux

GPU architecture

Micro-architecture

Performance profiling

Version control

Education

Master’s degree in CS/CE/Electronics

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/Electronics

Tools

Revision control

Debugging tools

Make/CMake

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 the functional and performance modeling of various components within the GPU pipeline.
• Collaborate closely with architects, RTL (Register Transfer Level) designers, verification engineers, and software developers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the GPU pipeline.
• Design and architect high-performance C++ models for various GPU blocks.
• Develop and maintain functional and performance models of complex systems and validate to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure models are up-to-date and consistent with the latest design specifications.
• Identify areas for optimization and improvement in functional and performance models.
• Simulate the model’s behavior to validate functional and performance characteristics.
• Analyze and identify opportunities for architectural, micro-architectural, and implementation-level optimizations to enhance GPU functionality and performance.

Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a closely related field plus eight (8) years of experience in a related occupation with each of the following: software design and architecture; C++ programming, including STL, in a Linux environment; GPU/CPU or computer architecture and micro-architecture concepts; development tools such as revision control systems, debuggers, and make/cmake; hardware modeling; and performance profiling and analysis.

Alternate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a closely related field and ten (10) years of experience in a related occupation with each of the following: software design and architecture; C++ programming, including STL, in a Linux environment; GPU/CPU or computer architecture and micro-architecture concepts; development tools such as revision control systems, debuggers, and make/cmake; hardware modeling; and 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 $240,000.00-$297,200.00. 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).

Benefits

• 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
• many more

In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

Additional Compensation

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.

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