Senior Staff Engineer (Multiple Openings)

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

• Responsible for the functional and performance modeling of various components within the GPU pipeline.
• Collaborate closely with architects, RTL (Register Transfer Level) designers, verification engineers, and software developers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the GPU pipeline.
• Design and architect high-performance C++ models for various GPU blocks.
• Develop and maintain functional and performance models of complex systems and validate to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure models are up-to-date and consistent with the latest design specifications.
• Identify areas for optimization and improvement in functional and performance models.
• Simulate the model's behavior to validate functional and performance characteristics.
• Analyze and identify opportunities for architectural, micro-architectural, and implementation-level optimizations to enhance GPU functionality and performance.

Skills and Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a closely related field plus eight (8) years of experience in a related occupation with each of the following: software design and architecture; C++ programming, including STL, in a Linux environment; GPU/CPU or computer architecture and micro-architecture concepts; development tools such as revision control systems, debuggers, and make/cmake; hardware modeling; and performance profiling and analysis.

Alternate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a closely related field and ten (10) years of experience in a related occupation with each of the following: software design and architecture; C++ programming, including STL, in a Linux environment; GPU/CPU or computer architecture and micro-architecture concepts; development tools such as revision control systems, debuggers, and make/cmake; hardware modeling; and performance profiling and analysis.

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 $240,000.00-$297,200.00.
• 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.

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