Staff Engineer - Systems

Samsung Electronics America; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Charitable giving match

Paid time off 4+ weeks

Fertility/adoption support stipend

Onsite café and gym

Flexible environment

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor in San Jose is seeking a Senior Staff/Senior Staff Systems/DSP engineer to design and optimize GNSS location receivers. You will develop C/C++ receiver models, craft DSP algorithms, and collaborate across DV, RTL, and SW/FW teams to verify ASIC implementations.

Expect hands-on lab work and international travel. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in related fields, strong GNSS knowledge, and MATLAB expertise, with a track record in FPGA verification and end-to-end system

Qualifications

• Bachelors with 10+ years of relevant industry experience, or Master with 8+ years or Ph.D. with 5+ years in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop location technologies using GNSS signals such as GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, Beidou, etc.
• 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
• Design verification on FPGA, bring up ASIC and board, and hands-on lab testing and debugging
• Perform detailed data analysis of product logs for performance characterization and issue resolution efforts.
• Collaborate effectively with teams within and outside the organization for realizing the best 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 to collaborate with team members in other geographies

Skills

GNSS receiver

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

FPGA

DSP algorithms

Signal processing

Debugging

Git/Jira

Education

Bachelor's/Master/PhD in Electrical/CS/Physics

Tools

Jira

Gerrit

Git

Job description

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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.

Samsung’s San Jose Location Group in US was established in October 2012 to develop industry leading location technology IP for mobile and wearable applications. The group develops premium tier products and drives the technology for next generation products. The team is responsible for all aspects of building products from concept (algorithm design) to productization – i.e., architecture definition, silicon design, algorithm and software development, platform integration, performance optimization, test and commercialization. The Location Group is an integral part of the broader SoC organization responsible for Exynos line of SoC products that cover all IPs including Application Processor, Communication Processor, Connectivity, GPU, NPU etc. and hence enables us to develop highly integrated products and optimize our solution to be the best in class.

Systems team within the Location group is looking for an experienced Systems/DSP engineer at the level of Staff/Senior Staff. The candidate will work as part of the Location team responsible for receiver model development, receiver design, fixed point design, and performance analysis of cutting‑edge location IP that powers some of the top brands in mobile and wearable markets.

Our ideal candidate would be an expert in architecting and modeling wireless baseband receivers for GNSS systems with a good grasp of area-performance-power tradeoffs and hardware‑software tradeoffs, with experience collaborating closely with hardware design, design verification, RF systems, firmware, and driver teams.

Location: Working onsite at our San Jose headquarters

What You’ll Do

• Develop key location technologies using GNSS signals such as GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, Beidou, etc.


• 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


• Design verification on FPGA, bring up ASIC and board, and hands‑on lab testing and debugging


• Perform detailed data analysis of product logs for performance characterization and issue resolution efforts.


• Collaborate effectively with teams within and outside the organization for realizing the best 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 to collaborate with team members in other geographies

What You Bring

• Bachelors with 10+ years of relevant industry experience, or Master with 8+ years or Ph.D. with 5+ years in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related.


• 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, Git


• Strong debugging skills, discipline coding practice, and proficient code analysis skills


• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Additionally, we look for the following universal qualities in all candidates:

• Resourceful Achiever: self‑motivated and proactive, you flex to try new approaches and creatively solve problems


• Avid Learner: you thrive with challenges, seek continuous growth and improvement, and seek data to prove your hypotheses


• Devoted Professional: you are diligent and deliberate in your work, leveraging your expertise to deliver results without ego


• Thoughtful Collaborator: you build relationships across teams, offering help and welcoming ideas from others to drive work forward in an inclusive manner


• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.


• Inclusive, adapting your style to our people's situation and diverse global norms.

What We Offer

The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

• 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, caregiver support, and medical travel support.


• Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on‑demand apps and free confidential 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: $163,000 – $253,000 USD

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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.

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