Senior Engineer at Samsung

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

• Identify, propose, and apply architectural, micro-architectural, and implementation-level optimizations to improve GPU performance, efficiency, and functionality.
• Design, analyze and optimize high-performance computing systems.
• Design and architect detailed C++ models representing individual GPU blocks.
• Implement and test C++ models to ensure correctness, performance fidelity, and reliability.
• Utilize engineering development tools such as revision control systems, debuggers, and build systems (Make and CMake) to support efficient and reliable software and hardware development workflows.
• Participate in hardware modeling initiatives, with a strong emphasis on utilizing the Sparta Modeling Framework to simulate and evaluate architectural designs.
• Conduct performance profiling and analysis to identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in system efficiency.
• Support verification processes by applying knowledge of System Verilog and contributing to RTL verification tasks, ensuring correctness and robustness of hardware implementations.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related field plus two (2) years of experience in a related occupation performing each of the following: designing and developing high-performance CPU/GPU architectures (including pipelining, superscalar execution, and out-of-order execution); applying parallel processing architectures with multi-core systems and parallel programming models; implementing complex HW blocks in CPU/GPU architecture using C/C++ programming language; utilizing various scripting languages (such as Python, Perl, TCSH, Bash) in a LINUX environment; utilizing debugging tools (such as GDB/DDD/VScode/Eclipse/Valgrind) and version control system (such as Git/Perforce); and utilizing development tools such as revision control systems, debuggers, and Make/CMake.

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 $167,898.89 - $208,440.00. 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 agrees 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.

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