Samsung
SemiconductorsDirect Greenhouse career site

Senior RTL Engineer, Memory Centric Computing

Pay
$138,000 – $206,000 per year
Location
San Jose, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • RTL design
  • microarchitecture
  • memory controller design
  • NOC interconnect design

Also useful

  • AI/ML workloads
  • SoC integration

Stated benefits & perks

  • Health
  • Dental
  • 401k match

Please Note

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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.

Advancing the World's Technology Together

The AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) Computing Lab is dedicated to solving the complex system-level challenges posed by the growing demands of future AI/ML workloads. Our team is committed to designing and developing scalable platforms that can effectively handle the computational and memory requirements of these workloads while minimizing energy consumption and maximizing performance.

To achieve this goal, we collaborate closely with both hardware and software engineers to identify and address the unique challenges posed by AI/ML workloads and to explore new computing abstractions that can provide a better balance between the hardware and software components of our systems.

Additionally, we continuously conduct research and development in emerging technologies and trends across memory, computing, interconnect, and AI/ML, ensuring that our platforms are always equipped to handle the most demanding workloads of the future.

By working together as a dedicated and passionate team, we aim to revolutionize the way AI/ML applications are deployed and executed, ultimately contributing to the advancement of AGI in an affordable and sustainable manner. Join us in our passion to shape the future of computing!

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 IP for memory centric computing systems using Verilog, System Verilog and HLS
  • Optimize the IP for performance, power, and area by leveraging advanced design techniques such as pipelining, parallelism, and data compression.
  • Collaborate with Verification engineers to design and develop test plans
  • Make design decisions out of a large design trade-off space across performance, power, thermal, and cost.
  • Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues and ensure the quality of the design through verification and validation.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning and hardware architecture and contribute to the development of new technologies.
  • 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 5+ years, or Master's with 3+ years, or PhD's with 0+ years of industry experience.
  • Strong background in microarchitecture and computer architecture
  • 5+ years of experience in front-end design methodology involving RTL development for complex control and data path IPs
  • Experience in designing Memory Controller, NOC, Interconnect IP
  • Experience in Memory Centric computing IP and SOC integration
  • Experience in AI/ML workloads.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • 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.

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 $138,000—$206,000 USD
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