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Samsung Semiconductor · 3 hours ago

Principal Engineer, System

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$214K/yr - $342K/yr

15+ years exp

Samsung Semiconductor is a global leader in technology solutions, powering various devices including smartphones and IoT products. They are seeking an experienced Systems algorithm engineer to work on system/algorithm design and product performance optimization for cutting-edge location IP, collaborating closely with hardware and software teams.

Semiconductor

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Vu LeDang

Responsibilities

Develop key location technologies using GNSS signals such as GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, Beidou, etc

Design advanced signal processing algorithms, front-end, and baseband architectures for location receivers

Develop/manage simulation models for advanced algorithms and bit-accurate receiver design

Work with large receiver end-to-end simulation models to demonstrate/benchmark system performance, verify functional behavior, and validate hardware design

Develop, implement and optimize C/C++ code for the Motion Sensor and/or Positioning algorithms within our embedded software solution. Algorithm development may include areas such as pedestrian navigation, Dead Reckoning (DR), vehicular navigation, sports activity optimization using GNSS and various motion sensors under challenging environments and scenarios necessary to enhance product performance KPIs

Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept models to generate new candidate enhancement ideas and demonstrate their efficacy

Collaborate closely with SW/FW engineers in the implementation and validation of algorithms and optimization for achieving target performance metrics

Design test campaigns and characterize and optimize chip performance through lab and field tests

Perform detailed data analysis of product logs for performance characterization and issue resolution efforts

Participate in fundamental research and development activities and IP creation to develop the world's best location technology in target markets

Collaborate effectively with teams within and outside the organization for realizing the best product outcomes

Prepare and present detailed technical reports on algorithms, software and test results

Travel internationally and/or domestically to support product optimization for customers and to collaborate with team members in other geographies

Qualification

GNSS systems expertiseSignal processing algorithmsC/C++ developmentWireless receiver architectureMotion Sensor softwareData analysis skillsDebugging skillsJira/Gerrit/Git experienceTeam collaborationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelors with 20+ years of relevant industry experience, or Master with 18+ years or Ph.D. with 15+ years in Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related

Deep understanding and experience with wireless receiver architecture for GNSS receivers and/or CDMA receivers

Excellent foundation in signal processing, detection theory, estimation theory, wireless channels, random processes, demodulation and decoding

Good understanding of GNSS acquisition and tracking algorithms

Hands-on experience in Motion Sensor software development, Kalman Filter, GNSS/MEMS integration and sensor fusion

Embedded software development in C/C++ and rapid prototyping in Python or MATLAB

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Data analysis, visualization and triage experience

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Experience with Jira, Gerrit, Git

Strong debugging skills

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Resourceful Achiever: self-motivated and proactive, you flex to try new approaches and creatively solve problems

Avid Learner: you thrive with challenges, seek continuous growth and improvement, and seek data to prove your hypotheses

Devoted Professional: you are diligent and deliberate in your work, leveraging your expertise to deliver results without ego

Thoughtful Collaborator: you build relationships across teams, offering help and welcoming ideas from others to drive work forward in an inclusive manner

Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change

Inclusive, adapting your style to our people's situation and diverse global norms

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

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/401k

Charitable giving match

4+ weeks of paid time off a year

Stipend for fertility care or adoption

Medical travel support

Virtual vet care for your fur babies

On-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions

Onsite Café and gym

Virtual classes

Flexible environment

Company

Samsung Semiconductor

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (SSI) is a multi-billion dollar wide range of industry-leading semiconductor solutions.

Founded in 1974

San Jose, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.samsung.com/us/samsungsemiconductor

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