Samsung Semiconductor · 1 day ago
Principal Engineer, HSIO Digital Design
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$219K/yr - $351K/yr
15+ years expSamsung Semiconductor is a leader in Memory, System, LSI, and LCD technologies. They are looking for a Principal High Speed I/O Digital Design Engineer to focus on next-generation HSIO design for Samsung’s AI production platforms, requiring significant experience in digital design for high-speed I/O technologies.
Semiconductor
Responsibilities
Collaborate effectively with system and analog teams
Design and verify Die-to-Die interface IP (e.g., UCIe, BOW)
Perform RTL design and verification, logic synthesis, and static timing analysis (STA)
Conduct semi-custom physical design and silicon validation for SoC integration
Understand high-speed serial interconnect architectures and associated design trade-offs
Model Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) for high-speed I/O designs
Understand SoC protocols including AXI/CHI/CXS.B/CXL/PCIE/UA-Link
Apply Design for Testability (DFT) methodologies and flows
Familiarize with Ethernet PMA / PMD / PCS layers
Develop firmware for embedded microcontroller systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's of Science degree with 20+ years or a Master's degree with 18+ years, or PhD with 15+ years of experience in High-Speed I/O design
Hands-on experience with Die-to-Die interface IP (e.g., UCIe, BOW), including: RTL design and verification, Logic synthesis and Static timing analysis (STA), Semi-custom physical design, Silicon validation and SoC integration
Deep understanding of high-speed serial interconnect architectures (e.g., UCIe, PCIe, 100G/200G Ethernet) and associated design trade-offs
Strong understanding of how analog and mixed-signal design and verification impact digital-on-top development flows
Knowledge of Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) modeling for High-Speed I/O designs
Understanding of SoC protocols including AXI/CHI/CXS.B/CXL/PCIE/UA-Link
Knowledge of Design for Testability (DFT) methodologies and flows
Familiarity with Ethernet PMA / PMD / PCS layers
Experience with firmware development for embedded microcontroller systems
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
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
Company
Samsung Semiconductor
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (SSI) is a multi-billion dollar wide range of industry-leading semiconductor solutions.
Founded in 1974San Jose, California, USA
10001+ employees
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