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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!
As AI models scale, memory — its capacity, bandwidth, cost, and placement — has become the central architectural constraint. The question is no longer whether to rethink memory system design, but how. A broad solution space exists: GPU-side shared memory architectures, DRAM and Flash as capacity tiers, fabric-attached pooling and disaggregation, and new interconnect approaches all represent credible paths. Each carries different tradeoff profiles across workloads, deployment contexts, and cost structures.
This role exists to bring rigor to that question. You will build workload-grounded models that evaluate the full solution space, quantify where each approach wins and why, and translate those findings into architecture decisions that directly shape product strategy and investment. You will work closely with architects across compute, networking, storage, and software, and present directly to senior technical leadership. This is a principal individual contributor role: you personally build the models, own the conclusions, and drive the decisions.
Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office / U.S. headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.
What You'll Do
Architecture Strategy & Trade StudiesDefine and evaluate the memory solution space — GPU-side shared memory, DRAM and Flash capacity tiers, pooled/disaggregated memory, and fabric-attached approaches — with quantified value propositions across performance, power, cost/TCO, density, and operabilityIdentify break-even conditions and decision criteria across solution approaches; produce architecture briefs and sensitivity analyses ready for executive audiencesWorkload-Driven AnalysisGround every architectural comparison in real AI behavior: large model training/inference (including long-context and KV-cache dynamics), MoE and sparse workloads, multi-step agentic pipelines, and recommendation/embedding workloadsBuild and maintain a workload methodology — microbenchmarks, proxy models, traces — tied to throughput, latency, tail latency, utilization, and SLA impactMemory Hierarchy & Tiered DesignArchitect and compare memory hierarchies spanning local high-bandwidth memory, DRAM capacity tiers, Flash (NVMe/NVMe-oF), pooled/remote memory, and storage-class approaches; evaluate placement, caching, prefetching, eviction, QoS, and contention policies across tiersDefine the software exposure and operational model — runtime, OS, and library expectations — with deployability and observability as first-class requirementsConnectivity & Pooling ApproachesEvaluate the connectivity and pooling solution space as complementary or competing answers to the memory capacity and bandwidth problem — including GPU-side shared memory (e.g., NVLink-class, Vera Rubin-style), fabric-attached pooling (e.g., CXL-class), and emerging interconnect directions (UALink/UEth-class)Quantify how latency, bandwidth, congestion, topology, and coherency assumptions affect end-to-end AI performance across approaches; drive cross-domain alignment on connectivity trade decisionsHands-On Modeling & ValidationBuild and extend system simulators and trace-driven models spanning compute, memory, Flash/storage, and IO; write analysis code (Python, C/C++) to automate experiments and process resultsProfile and instrument GPU/CPU/system stacks to validate model assumptions; run disciplined studies with baselines, parameter sweeps, and reproducible documentationWhat You Bring
Cross-domain reasoning. The core requirement. You connect AI workload behavior, memory hierarchy (including DRAM and Flash tiers), connectivity/fabric, and storage/IO into coherent, quantified arguments — evaluating a broad solution space rather than advocating for any single technology.Proven impact. 12+ years in system architecture, performance engineering, or infrastructure modeling with a track record of studies that influenced product direction, investment decisions, or platform strategy.AI infrastructure fluency. Working knowledge of training and inference bottlenecks, data movement patterns, and memory pressure across transformers, MoE, and recommendation workloads. Engineering literacy required; researcher depth is not.Memory and storage grounding. Solid understanding of memory hierarchy and tiering principles across DRAM and Flash; storage/IO fundamentals including tail latency, QoS, and NVMe/NVMe-oF behavior; and connectivity/fabric options for shared, pooled, and disaggregated memory.Analytical rigor. Credible quantitative modeling, clean experimental methodology, and the ability to defend assumptions under scrutiny from both hardware and software engineers.Communication that moves decisions. Converts complex multi-domain analysis into clear recommendations for engineering and executive audiences, written and verbal.Hands-on experience with GPU-side shared memory architectures, DRAM/Flash tiering for AI workloads, or fabric-attached memory pooling/disaggregation.Familiarity with NVLink-class fabrics, CXL-class pooling, or emerging interconnect standards (UALink/UEth-class).Prior ownership of benchmarking strategy for memory-intensive or storage-tiered AI workloads.Familiarity with inference caching, KV-cache management, or Flash-backed serving at scale.Experience with discrete-event or trace-driven system simulation.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.#LI-VL1
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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.
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We are a global leader in display technology, advancing in‑vehicle infotainment and visual experiences. As the automotive industry moves toward larger, more integrated, and high‑resolution displays, we seek a technical expert who can connect our cutting‑edge OLED solutions with our strategic OEM & Tier‑1 partners. This high‑impact role places the incumbent at the core of the automotive product‑development lifecycle.
Samsung Semiconductor is looking for a Senior Technical Resident Engineer to act as the primary technical point of contact for our OEM & Tier‑1 customers. The Engineer will be embedded within the customer's ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration of our display systems into next‑generation vehicle architectures. This position is more than a liaison; it is a technical problem‑solver who understands both the "bits and bytes" of display electronics and the rigorous quality standards of the automotive sector.
Location: Onsite presence at our Detroit / Warren, MI location in alignment with our Flexible Work policy with flexibility for remote or hybrid work arrangements where feasible. Ability to work on‑site with customers; however, we support reasonable accommodations to promote work‑life balance
Reports to: Principal Engineer
What You'll Do
Serve as the dedicated technical expert on‑site or via remote collaboration tools, providing real‑time support and fostering strong relationships with OEM engineering teams.Onsite Technical Leadership - Guide the technical execution of OEM programs through critical phases (APQP, PPAP, DV/PV testing), ensuring deliverables meet automotive timelines while respecting diverse work styles.Milestone Management - Diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software integration issues on test benches and prototype vehicles using automotive diagnostic tools, leveraging the strengths of a diverse team.Troubleshooting and Analysis -Deliver regular technical status updates to internal and customer program managers, promoting transparent alignment on project goals and issue resolution.Reporting and Communication - Deliver regular technical status updates to internal and customer program managers, promoting transparent alignment on project goals and issue resolution.System Integration Oversee integration of automotive display modules into vehicle electrical architectures, ensuring compatibility with power, data, and mechanical constraints and accommodating varied accessibility needs.What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.≥ 5 years experience in automotive electronics or the display industry.Background in program management or systems engineering.Experience with LCD / OLED automotive displays.Demonstrated experience providing technical support to OEM or Tier‑1 customers.Experience with OEM programs (e.g., GM, Ford, Stellantis).Knowledge of automotive processes such as APQP, PPAP, DV/PV.Strong troubleshooting and communication skills, with an emphasis on clear, inclusive language.Understanding of vehicle electrical architecture.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.#LI-MD1
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, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies.
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.
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When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.
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We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only authorized recruitment agencies that have a current and valid agreement with Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. are permitted to submit resumes for any job openings.
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At Samsung Semiconductor, we support innovation and technology. However, to ensure a fair and authentic assessment, we prohibit the use of generative AI tools to misrepresent a candidate's true skills and qualifications. Permitted uses are limited to basic preparation, grammar, and research, but all submitted content and interview responses must reflect the candidate's genuine abilities and experience. Violation of this policy may result in immediate disqualification from the hiring process.
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Job Title: Principal engineer, AI Serving Framework Architect (Software)
What You'll Do
The Architecture Research Lab (ARL) focuses on addressing fundamental system-level bottlenecks in modern AI, particularly in memory capacity/bandwidth and system-scale communication. By leveraging Samsung's world-class memory technologies, ARL explores and defines next-generation AI system architectures that deliver step-function improvements in performance, efficiency, and scalability.
We are seeking a Principal AI System Architect who will play a key role in bridging AI workloads, system architecture, and hardware design. In this role, you will develop system-level performance models, drive architecture-level design decisions, and propose forward-looking AI system architectures that shape Samsung's long-term AI platform strategy.
Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose office in alignment with our Flexible Work policy
Job ID: 42853
As a Tech Lead, leading research teams in Korea and proposing technical directionResearch on dynamic scheduling methodologies for maximizing AI inference performance in multi-rack scale memory-centric systems, comprised of heterogeneous compute-capable memory and hierarchical memoryInvestigating methods to accelerate search operations in RAG's vector DB and AI Agent's knowledge-graph by leveraging compute-capable memoryStudying strategies for optimally placing KVCache and a vector DB in hierarchical memory to minimize frequent SSD accesses and reduce IO stallsProposing SW design for implementing the derived optimization algorithms on open-source platforms such as vLLM
What You Bring
PhD in Computer Science or a related field with 10+ years of experience in AI Serving Framework for large-scale computing, with focusing on the AI workloads. Led a project to build and optimize a Large Language Model (LLM) Inference Software Stack on a multi-rack scale system to deliver AI Inference services to over 100,000 users. Extensive experience in designing AI Inference Software Stacks for heterogeneous devices.In-depth understanding of the internal architecture and operation mechanisms of inference engines such as vLLM. Proficiency in AI Inference System Profiling and optimization. Knowledge and practical experience with future AI workloads, including reasoning models, multi-modal solutions, AI agents, and world models. Strong understanding of compute, memory, and networking bottlenecks in AI systems. Required skillsets: PyTorch, Python, and C++ A collaborative mindset, curiosity, and resilience in solving complex challenges. Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills. (Nice to have) Native or fluent Korean speakers are preferred. You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people. 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, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.
When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.
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We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only authorized recruitment agencies that have a current and valid agreement with Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. are permitted to submit resumes for any job openings.
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At Samsung Semiconductor, we support innovation and technology. However, to ensure a fair and authentic assessment, we prohibit the use of generative AI tools to misrepresent a candidate's true skills and qualifications. Permitted uses are limited to basic preparation, grammar, and research, but all submitted content and interview responses must reflect the candidate's genuine abilities and experience. Violation of this policy may result in immediate disqualification from the hiring process.
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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.
Job Title: Principal Engineer, AI System Architect (Hardware)
What You'll Do
The Architecture Research Lab (ARL) focuses on addressing fundamental system-level bottlenecks in modern AI, particularly in memory capacity/bandwidth and system-scale communication. By leveraging Samsung's world-class memory technologies, ARL explores and defines next-generation AI system architectures that deliver step-function improvements in performance, efficiency, and scalability.
We are seeking a Principal AI System Architect who will play a Technical Lead role in bridging AI workloads, system architecture, and hardware design. In this role, you will develop system-level performance models, drive architecture-level design decisions, and propose forward-looking AI system architectures that shape Samsung's long-term AI platform strategy.
Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose office in alignment with our Flexible Work policy
Job ID: 42852
Technically Lead the architecture team with strong direction, shaping system‑architecture strategy and advancing key innovationsConduct system-level architectural research for next-generation AI systems, spanning compute, memory, and interconnect/network subsystems.Develop and maintain analytical and simulation-based system modeling frameworks to evaluate AI workloads and identify performance, scalability, and efficiency bottlenecks at rack- and system-scale. Analyze representative and emerging AI workloads (e.g., LLMs, DLRMs, and future AI models) to derive architecture requirements and trade-offs across compute, memory, networking, and power. Drive architecture-level design decisions through quantitative modeling, design-space exploration, and performance/power projections. Perform comparative studies of alternative system architectures, reporting performance and performance-per-watt metrics to guide strategic technology choices. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in hardware architecture, memory, interconnect, and system engineering to align modeling insights with implementation realities. Communicate architectural insights and recommendations through clear technical presentations and documentation. Occasional domestic and international travel (<10%).What You Bring
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred, with 15+ years of experience in system architecture for large-scale computing platforms, with a strong focus on AI workloads Proven hands-on experience developing analytical and event-driven simulation models for system-level performance evaluation. Deep understanding of AI system hardware architectures, including compute, memory hierarchies, and high-performance interconnects.Strong knowledge of modern and emerging AI workloads, including LLMs, DLRMs, and large-scale training and inference systems.Demonstrated ability to translate workload characteristics and modeling results into actionable architectural design decisions.Proficiency in Python, C++, and PyTorch for modeling, analysis, and experimentation. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across teams.A collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and resilience in tackling complex, open-ended system-level challenges. You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people. 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, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.
When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.
Recruiting Agency Policy
We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only authorized recruitment agencies that have a current and valid agreement with Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. are permitted to submit resumes for any job openings.
Applicant AI Use Policy
At Samsung Semiconductor, we support innovation and technology. However, to ensure a fair and authentic assessment, we prohibit the use of generative AI tools to misrepresent a candidate's true skills and qualifications. Permitted uses are limited to basic preparation, grammar, and research, but all submitted content and interview responses must reflect the candidate's genuine abilities and experience. Violation of this policy may result in immediate disqualification from the hiring process.
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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.
Job Title: Principal Engineer, AI System Architect (Hardware)
What You'll Do
The Architecture Research Lab (ARL) focuses on addressing fundamental system-level bottlenecks in modern AI, particularly in memory capacity/bandwidth and system-scale communication. By leveraging Samsung's world-class memory technologies, ARL explores and defines next-generation AI system architectures that deliver step-function improvements in performance, efficiency, and scalability.
We are seeking a Principal AI System Architect who will play a Technical Lead role in bridging AI workloads, system architecture, and hardware design. In this role, you will develop system-level performance models, drive architecture-level design decisions, and propose forward-looking AI system architectures that shape Samsung's long-term AI platform strategy.
Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose office in alignment with our Flexible Work policy
Job ID: 42852
Technically Lead the architecture team with strong direction, shaping system‑architecture strategy and advancing key innovationsConduct system-level architectural research for next-generation AI systems, spanning compute, memory, and interconnect/network subsystems.Develop and maintain analytical and simulation-based system modeling frameworks to evaluate AI workloads and identify performance, scalability, and efficiency bottlenecks at rack- and system-scale. Analyze representative and emerging AI workloads (e.g., LLMs, DLRMs, and future AI models) to derive architecture requirements and trade-offs across compute, memory, networking, and power. Drive architecture-level design decisions through quantitative modeling, design-space exploration, and performance/power projections. Perform comparative studies of alternative system architectures, reporting performance and performance-per-watt metrics to guide strategic technology choices. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in hardware architecture, memory, interconnect, and system engineering to align modeling insights with implementation realities. Communicate architectural insights and recommendations through clear technical presentations and documentation. Occasional domestic and international travel (<10%).What You Bring
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred, with 15+ years of experience in system architecture for large-scale computing platforms, with a strong focus on AI workloads Proven hands-on experience developing analytical and event-driven simulation models for system-level performance evaluation. Deep understanding of AI system hardware architectures, including compute, memory hierarchies, and high-performance interconnects.Strong knowledge of modern and emerging AI workloads, including LLMs, DLRMs, and large-scale training and inference systems.Demonstrated ability to translate workload characteristics and modeling results into actionable architectural design decisions.Proficiency in Python, C++, and PyTorch for modeling, analysis, and experimentation. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across teams.A collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and resilience in tackling complex, open-ended system-level challenges. You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people. 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, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.
When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.
Recruiting Agency Policy
We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only authorized recruitment agencies that have a current and valid agreement with Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. are permitted to submit resumes for any job openings.
Applicant AI Use Policy
At Samsung Semiconductor, we support innovation and technology. However, to ensure a fair and authentic assessment, we prohibit the use of generative AI tools to misrepresent a candidate's true skills and qualifications. Permitted uses are limited to basic preparation, grammar, and research, but all submitted content and interview responses must reflect the candidate's genuine abilities and experience. Violation of this policy may result in immediate disqualification from the hiring process.
Applicant Privacy Policy
https://semiconductor.samsung.com/about-us/careers/us/privacy/
