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

Perform semiconductor engineering research, design, development, and/or testing for firm products and/or devices for use in the electronic communication industry.
Work as part of a System IP team working on significant deliverables for the team.
Responsible for performance modeling and analysis, RTL correlation, and performance verification of mobile memory system designs.
Develop performance models to help define micro-architectural features of next-generation memory subsystems in areas including interconnects, DRAM controllers, caches, and quality of service.
Collaborate with architects to drive innovations through performance studies and explorations.
Develop tools to analyze performance data, identify bottlenecks, and propose solutions to improve end-to-end performance.
Engage with partners and customers to provide projections of key performance indicators on workloads of interest.
Develop methodology and testbench for performance verification, analyze correlation results, and interact with RTL & modeling teams to drive fixes into the design and the model.
May work from home on a hybrid scheduled within commutable distance of Austin and surrounding areas.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical and Computer Engineering or closely related field plus three (3) years of experience in a related occupation performing each of the following:

1. IP’s /Component performance modelling [C/C++ programming] and analysis;

2. Evaluating architectural trade-offs of performance, power, and area;

3. Debugging and resolving complex cross-IP performance issues;

4. Cache subsystem performance, Cache Coherence and Memory Consistency;

5. RTL simulation environments and debug tools;

6. CPU architecture and microarchitecture;

7. On-die interconnect protocols, microarchitecture and tradeoff evaluation;

8. Memory system architecture, design and performance.

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 $198,206.00 - $226,600.00. 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] agree[s] 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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