Staff Engineer (Multiple Openings)

Samsung Electronics America; San Jose (CA); Sur place; USD 216 000 - 252 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Free onsite lunch

Employee purchase program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Student loan program

Wellness incentives

Relocation assistance

Long-term incentive plan

Résumé du poste

Samsung Electronics America is seeking a shader verification engineer to lead verification of pixel pipe subsystems and develop SystemVerilog/UVM test benches for shader pipelines. You will collaborate with RTL, compiler, and architecture teams to close coverage gaps and improve design quality.

The role supports post‑silicon validation and may involve relocation. Base pay ranges from $216,091 to $251,760, with eligibility for bonuses and long‑term incentives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in CS/CE/EE or related field.
• Two years of experience in UVM/OVM/VMM; test bench development; test plan creation; VCS or equivalent tool; and code coverage analysis/closure.

Responsabilités

• Lead verification of pixel pipe subsystems (ALUs, register files, instruction issue) for correctness and performance.
• Develop SystemVerilog and UVM test benches to validate shader pipeline behavior under various workloads.
• Create verification plans from architectural specs and microarchitecture docs.
• Collaborate with RTL designers, compiler teams, and architecture to debug and improve design quality.
• Use coverage‑driven verification to achieve functional and code coverage goals; close gaps proactively.
• Contribute to tools/flow improvements to increase simulation efficiency and integrate formal methods where applicable.
• Support post‑silicon bring‑up and validate silicon against pre‑silicon models.
• Communicate progress, blockers, and risks to leads and plan shader verification milestones.

Connaissances

UVM/OVM/VMM

Test bench development

Verification plan creation

Synopsys VCS

Code coverage analysis

Formation

Master’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electronics Engineering

Outils

Synopsys VCS

Description du poste

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

• Lead the verification of pixel pipe subsystems, including scalar/vector ALUs, register files, and instruction issue logic, ensuring functional correctness and performance targets.
• Develop and maintain complex SystemVerilog and UVM test benches to simulate and validate shader pipeline behavior under various workloads.
• Drive creation of detailed verification plans, leveraging architectural specifications microarchitecture design docs, and cross‑functional input.
• Collaborate closely with RTL designers, compiler teams, and architecture to identify corner cases, debug failures, and improve design quality.
• Utilize coverage‑driven verification methodologies to achieve functional and code coverage goals; analyze and close gaps proactively.
• Contribute to tool and flow improvements to increase simulation efficiency and coverage feedback, including integration of formal methods where applicable.
• Participate in post‑silicon bring‑up and validation by supporting silicon debug efforts and correlating pre‑silicon models with silicon behavior.
• Communicate progress, blockers, and risks clearly to technical leads and project managers; contribute to planning and milestone definition for shader verification schedules.

Skills and Qualifications

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field plus two (2) years of experience in a related occupation performing each of the following: UVM/OVM/VMM; test bench development; test/verification plan creation; Synopsis VCS or equivalent verification tool; and code coverage analysis/closure.

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 $216,091.00-$251,760.00. 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). Samsung employees have access to benefits including:

• 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
• and many more

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).