Senior Staff Engineer, SOC Infrastructure

ZipRecruiter; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative leader in technology is seeking an experienced SOC Infrastructure Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will design and maintain critical IT infrastructure for SOC design, ensuring security and performance. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment that values inclusivity and innovation. With a strong focus on professional growth, this role allows you to contribute significantly to the development of next-generation memory and storage solutions, making a real impact in the tech industry.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (4+ weeks annually)

Flexible Work Environment

Onsite Café and Gym

Emotional Wellness Support

Family Support Stipends

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering for semiconductor design.
• Strong knowledge of compute clusters, storage systems, and network architecture.
• Experience with EDA tools for SOC design.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain IT infrastructure for SOC design environments.
• Collaborate with teams to implement infrastructure requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex IT infrastructure issues.

Skills

IT Infrastructure Engineering

SOC Design Experience

Linux/Unix Operating Systems

Scripting Languages (Python, Perl)

Collaboration and Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Computer Science

PhD in Related Field

Tools

Synopsys Design Compiler

Cadence Encounter

Perforce (P4)

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

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 more. Here, you'll have the 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 that 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) team is part of Samsung's Memory Business Unit, a leader in DRAM and NAND Flash technology and volume production. ACD's vision is to solve key problems in Cloud & Data center environments by developing new memory and storage technologies. We are integral to Samsung's R&D focus and innovation engine. We work closely with development teams to bring feature innovation to our product roadmaps.

We are seeking an experienced SOC Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the infrastructure and systems that support our Silicon on Chip (SOC) design and verification teams. This includes ensuring the security, availability, and performance of our design tools, systems, and networks.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose Headquarters, in alignment with our Flexible Work policy, with an average of 10% travel per month.

Job ID: 42508

• Design, develop, and maintain the IT infrastructure for our SOC design environments.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, and engineers to define and implement IT infrastructure requirements for SOC design.
• Develop and maintain scripts, tools, and methodologies for automating IT infrastructure tasks.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues related to IT infrastructure for SOC design.
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Participate in the development of technical documentation for IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with external partners to integrate our SOCs into their systems and applications.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in SOCs and adapt them to improve our products.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant industry experience, or Master's with 13+ years, or PhD with 10+ years in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering focused on semiconductor design.
• 8+ years of experience working in SOC or ASIC design environments.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure components such as compute clusters, storage systems, and network architecture.
• Experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools including:
• Frontend design tools like Synopsys Design Compiler, IC Compiler, PrimeTime, Cadence Encounter Digital Implementation System, Virtuoso, and Innovus.
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix operating systems and scripting languages such as Python or Perl.
• Proficiency with version control systems including Perforce (P4), Git, and Bitbucket.
• Inclusive, adaptable, curious, collaborative, innovative, and creative mindset.

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What We Offer

The pay range below applies to all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Actual pay depends on factors like role, location, experience, and education. We offer incentive opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, and additional wellness and support programs.

Benefits include:

• Charitable giving match and community involvement opportunities.
• Paid time off starting at 4+ weeks annually, plus holidays and sick leave.
• Family support stipends for fertility, adoption, and medical travel.
• Emotional wellness support via apps and paid therapy sessions.
• Onsite café and gym, virtual fitness classes.
• Flexible work environment to promote work-life balance.

Base Pay Range: $180,950—$289,050 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Samsung Semiconductor is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We provide accommodations during recruitment for candidates with disabilities or other needs.

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