Senior Staff Engineer - Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plan

On-site café and gym

Flexible work environment

Paid time off: 4+ weeks per year

Family support programs

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor seeks an experienced Systems/DSP Engineer at Staff/Senior Staff level to develop cutting-edge location technologies. The candidate will work on GNSS signals, receiver design, and system performance analysis, collaborating closely with various engineering teams.

This position requires a strong background in software development and extensive experience in wireless receiver architecture. The role includes benefits like medical and 401(k), with a base pay range of $189,000 to $301,000 USD.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in relevant industry or equivalent advanced degrees.
• Deep understanding of GNSS receiver architecture.
• Strong debugging skills and disciplined coding practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop key location technologies using GNSS signals.
• Design advanced signal-processing algorithms and architectures for receivers.
• Collaborate with teams for optimal product outcomes.

Skills

Software development skills in C/C++, Python, MATLAB

Understanding of wireless receiver architecture

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Data analysis and visualization experience

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Debugging skills and disciplined coding practice

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field with 15+ years experience

Master’s with 13+ years

Ph.D. with 10+ years

Tools

Jira

Gerrit

Git

Job description

Location

San Jose, California – onsite at Samsung Semiconductor headquarters.

Job Summary

Systems team within the Location Group is looking for an experienced Systems/DSP engineer at Staff/Senior Staff level. The role focuses on receiver model development, receiver design, fixed‑point design, and performance analysis of cutting‑edge location IP that powers leading mobile and wearable products.

What You’ll Do

• Develop key location technologies using GNSS signals such as GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, Beidou, and others.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain C/C++ receiver model for RTL bit‑and‑cycle‑accurate verification and receiver algorithm development.
• Design advanced signal‑processing algorithms, front‑end, and baseband architectures for location receivers.
• Work with large receiver end‑to‑end simulation models to demonstrate, benchmark system performance, verify functional behavior, and validate hardware design.
• Collaborate closely with DV, RTL, and SW/FW engineers to model and verify receiver ASIC implementation.
• Conduct design verification on FPGA, bring up ASIC and board, and perform hands‑on lab testing and debugging.
• Perform detailed data analysis of product logs for performance characterization and issue resolution.
• Collaborate effectively with teams within and outside the organization for optimal product outcomes.
• Prepare and present detailed technical reports on algorithms, software, and test results.
• Travel internationally and/or domestically to support product optimization for customers and collaborate with team members in other geographies.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s with 15+ years of relevant industry experience, Master’s with 13+ years, or Ph.D. with 10+ years in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Strong software development skills in C/C++, Python, and MATLAB.
• Deep understanding and experience with wireless receiver architecture for GNSS receivers and/or CDMA receivers such as AGC, DSP filters, correlators, FFT, AFC, and PLL.
• Excellent foundation in signal processing, detection theory, estimation theory, wireless channels, random processes, demodulation, and decoding.
• Good understanding of GNSS acquisition and tracking algorithms.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Data analysis, visualization, and triage experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with Jira, Gerrit, and Git.
• Strong debugging skills, disciplined coding practice, and proficient code analysis skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Qualities

• Resourceful Achiever: self‑motivated, proactive, and creative in solving problems.
• Avid Learner: thrives on challenges, seeks continuous growth, and uses data to prove hypotheses.
• Devoted Professional: diligent and deliberate, delivering results without ego.
• Thoughtful Collaborator: builds relationships across teams and welcomes ideas to drive inclusive progress.
• Innovative and adaptable: explores new ideas and adapts quickly to change.
• Inclusive: tailors communication style to diverse global norms.

Benefits

• Base pay range: $189,000 – $301,000 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plan.
• On‑site café, gym, and virtual fitness classes.
• Paid time off: 4+ weeks per year plus holidays and sick leave.
• Family support: fertility care stipend, medical travel support, and virtual vet care.
• Emotional wellness: on‑demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions.
• Flexible work environment to balance personal and professional life.

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