Staff Engineer, Workbench Platform

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical plan

401k

Charitable giving match

Fertility/adoption stipend

Medical travel support

Virtual therapy sessions

Onsite café & gym

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor in San Jose seeks a senior software engineer to own and evolve large-scale web analytics tools for AI/ML workloads, with a focus on TypeScript/Node.js and a Python FastAPI backend.

You will steer the IDE framework, CI/CD for a polyglot monorepo, and Kubernetes-based isolation while collaborating with users and partners to deliver reliable, scalable software on-site.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience with a Bachelor's degree or
• 8+ years with a Master’s degree
• 5+ years with a PhD in the field
• Strong production TypeScript/Node.js experience
• Extensive VS Code extension development
• Strong Python backend skills with FastAPI

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain interactive web analytics tools
• Set technical direction for the IDE platform
• Own the Python compute service and endpoints
• Integrate LSP client with language server
• Own CI/CD for polyglot monorepo
• Manage per-user container isolation with Kubernetes
• Stay updated with web IDE tech and operations
• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver on time

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

VS Code extension

Python (FastAPI)

Kubernetes

Monorepo tooling (pnpm/Vite)

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Master’s in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

pnpm workspaces

Vite

CI pipelines

Helm

Job description

Location

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

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain highly interactive, large-scale and complex web-based visual analytics tools on AI/ML workloads.
• Set technical direction for the IDE platform: extension model, contribution points, and cross-webview state synchronization — and design and implement the API surface that teams across the organization build against.
• Own the Python compute service — FastAPI endpoints, TypeScript client codegen, and streaming compute responses at scale.
• Integrate the LSP client with the compiler team's language server.
• Own CI/CD for polyglot monorepo shipping native binaries alongside web and Python artifacts.
• Own per-user container isolation via the IDE framework's Kubernetes scaffolding.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in web IDE development and service operation.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including users, partners, and management, to ensure that the systems are delivered on time and within budget.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s with 10+ years, or Master’s with 8+ years, or PhD's with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Production TypeScript / Node.js — the IDE framework, extension host, and contribution model are entirely TypeScript.
• Extensive VS Code extension development experience — extension API, webview model, LSP client.
• Strong Python backend skills — FastAPI, Pydantic, async subprocess at production depth.
• Expertise in monorepo build systems — pnpm workspaces, Vite, CI Pipelines.
• Helm and Kubernetes — deployment configuration, session isolation, resource policies
• Bonus: experience with remote or cloud IDE architecture (Gitpod, Coder, Codespaces, or similar); compiler tooling familiarity; streaming API design at large payload scale.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, or a related field
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically and creatively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• 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.

Base Pay Range

$163,000 — $253,000 USD

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.
• 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.
• With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
• You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
• 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 virtual vet care for your fur babies.
• With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.
• Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
• 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.

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.

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