Samsung
Direct Greenhouse career site

Principal Engineer, DRAM Circuit Design

Pay
$219,000 – $351,000 per year
Location
San Jose, CA
Listed
5 days ago

Please Note

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.

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.

What You'll Do

  • Samsung Semiconductor Inc. is looking for a talent that has strong background and experience on design of DRAM technology. The candidate will be developing the next generation memory technology.
  • The Principal Engineer of DRAM Circuit Design will be responsible for growing Samsung's memory business, building technology leadership and market opportunities
  • Location: Onsite at our San Jose office/headquarters 5 days a week with an average of 10% travel.

Job ID: xxxx

  • Develop DRAM architecture and optimize floor plan for next generation DRAM
  • Develop the Row, Column Bank circuit design, Data path and related test modes
  • Identify device requirements for the advanced memory product design
  • Collaborate with process integration, device modeling group for DRAM design architecture/circuit development and technology optimization
  • Characterize power delivery network related performance and optimize the circuit and architecture
  • Analyze electrical data from Si and validate new core design architecture performance
  • Engage with cross-function teams such as process integration, quality assurance and product engineers
  • Documentation for design specification, performance analysis and test plan etc.
  • Technical interactions with internal and external customers.
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

  • BS with 18+ years of DRAM design engineering or MS with 15+ years of experience or PhD with 12+ years in semiconductor field experience preferred.
  • Preferred knowledge, achievements, and skillsets in memory design.
  • Proficient with design software and statistical analysis tools.
  • Inclusive, adapt 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

#LI-SF1

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.
  • 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 $219,000 - $351,000 USD
Read the original posting

From Samsung's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 4, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

How Rolev.ai helps with this application

Rolev.ai is a job search and application tool for US job seekers. For this Principal Engineer, DRAM Circuit Design role at Samsung, it shows how your resume fits, tailors your resume to the posting, and prepares the application for you to review.

  • See how you fit

    Openings from employer career sites are ranked against your whole resume—and searchable inside Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor via Rolev.ai MCP.

  • Tailor without inventing

    Every change to your resume is checked against your original. New experience goes in only with your yes—zero fabricated claims.

  • Draft the full kit

    Tailored and Full Match resumes, role-specific cover letters, and answers to employer screening questions are prepared in seconds.

  • 1-Click Extension Autofill

    The Chrome extension fills the employer's Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, or Ashby form in 1 click. You review it and press Submit.

Common questions

What is the salary for the Principal Engineer, DRAM Circuit Design role at Samsung?

The Principal Engineer, DRAM Circuit Design posting at Samsung states compensation of $219,000 – $351,000 per year. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Samsung's official career site.

Where is the Principal Engineer, DRAM Circuit Design job at Samsung located?

This Principal Engineer, DRAM Circuit Design position at Samsung is located in San Jose, CA. Always check Samsung's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

How do I apply for the Principal Engineer, DRAM Circuit Design position at Samsung?

This listing links directly to Samsung's Greenhouse application page. You can apply directly on Samsung's site, or use Rolev.ai to check your resume fit, generate a zero-hallucination tailored resume and cover letter for this posting, and autofill the Greenhouse application form in 1 click with the Rolev.ai Chrome extension. You always review the form and press Submit yourself.