Staff Software Engineer, Simulator Development
Samsung Semiconductor
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Job summary
Samsung Semiconductor in San Jose, CA is seeking a senior power and thermal simulation engineer to advance our lab's next-generation designs. You will implement and optimize trace-driven power and thermal simulation engines, integrate IP-level macromodels, and drive scalable, reproducible simulations across domains.
We value a strong C++ software-engineering background, experience with simulation frameworks, and expertise in time-indexed or event-driven architectures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher with extensive experience in power/thermal simulation.
- Experience building or extending simulation frameworks is required.
- Familiarity with discrete-event or time-stepped simulation architectures is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement and optimize trace-driven power and thermal simulation engines.
- Integrate IP-level power macromodels into system-level simulation.
- Manage a time-indexed simulation flow across power and thermal domains.
- Generate transient power maps and perform spatiotemporal hotspot analysis.
- Interface with reduced-order thermal models and CFD-calibrated solvers.
- Ensure simulation performance, scalability, and reproducibility.
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Education
Job description
To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period.
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.
To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period.
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.
Daily onsite presence at ourSan Jose, CA office in alignment with our Flexible Work policy
SVP, R&D (Power & Thermal Lab)
- Implement and optimize trace‑driven power and thermal simulation engines.
- Integrate IP‑level power macromodels into system‑level simulation.
- Manage a time‑indexed simulation flow across power and thermal domains.
- Generate transient power maps and perform spatiotemporal hotspot analysis.
- Interface with reduced‑order thermal models and CFD‑calibrated solvers.
- Ensure simulation performance, scalability, and reproducibility.
- Bachelors degree 10+ years of experience or Masters degree 8+ years of experience or PhD Degree 5+ years of experience.
- Strong C++ software‑engineering background.
- Experience building or extending simulation frameworks.
- Familiarity with discrete‑event or time‑stepped simulation architectures.
- Solid software‑design, debugging, and performance‑optimization skills.
- Experience with time‑indexed and event‑driven simulation.
- Knowledge of numerical methods or reduced‑order modeling.
- Exposure to data‑pipeline integration.
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.
$163,000—$253,000 USD
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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