Staff Engineer, Design Verification

Samsung Semiconductor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Engineer for Design Verification to join their innovative team in San Jose. This role involves leveraging cutting-edge methodologies and tools to verify complex designs for various technologies, including AI applications. You'll collaborate closely with architects and engineers, ensuring the highest standards of quality and functionality. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive culture, this company offers a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation thrive. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and making a significant impact in the semiconductor industry.

Benefits

4+ weeks paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401k plan

Flexible work environment

Onsite gym and café

Charitable giving match

Paid therapy sessions

Support for family care

Wellness apps and resources

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in design verification.
• Strong knowledge of UVM and verification methodologies.
• Experience with emerging technologies in memory and storage.

Responsibilities

• Define verification strategies and methodologies.
• Architect test benches and implement components in UVM.
• Collaborate with design engineers to meet verification targets.

Skills

UVM

C++

SystemVerilog

Logic Verification

SoC Verification

SVA

AI Technologies

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

Master in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Verification Tools

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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.

The Design Verification team works on verifying and validating the design for our POCs, leveraging the latest methodology and tools for verification in the market. The candidate will work in a team that empowers its core members to use traditional techniques with innovative approaches to get the work done. We do not shy away from new ideas and methodologies as soon as they work for our purposes. As part of our research, one of our goals is to develop new techniques, and solutions and explore new concepts like AI applied to Verification.

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

What You’ll Do

• Participate in verification strategy and methodology definitions
• Write Test plans, and participate on test plan definitions
• Responsible for the verification of modules/subsystems of design Modules
• Architect test benches, create test plans, implement test bench components in UVM
• Execute the verification per plan to the closure
• Work closely with architects and design engineers to define verification requirements, and to close functional and code coverage targets.
• Work on constraints creation using SVA for functional Coverage
• Provide support in post silicon bring up and debug
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor in Electrical, Computer Science or related with 10+ years of experience or Master in Electrical, Computer Science, or related Science with 8+ years of Industry Experience or PhD in Electrical, Computer Science, or related Science with 5+ years of Industry Experience Preferred.
• Experience in UVM
• Strong language skills including C++, SystemVerilog
• Experience in logic and SoC verification from planning to closure
• Good understanding of verification flows and tools
• Experience and/or knowledge of the emerging technologies (CXL, Computation in memory and storage, AI LLM accelerators, etc.) in server memory and storage systems
• Highly motivated with good verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity in problem-solving
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to our people's situation and diverse global norms.
• 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.
  
  

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

$141,300—$218,700 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.

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.

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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