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Samsung Semiconductor · 1 week ago

SoC Architect, Memory Subsystem (Principal Engineer)

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$217K/yr - $360K/yr

11+ years exp

Samsung Semiconductor is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, and they are seeking a Principal Engineer for their SoC Architect, Memory Subsystem role. This position involves driving the definition of SoC memory and cache subsystems for next-generation mobile products, focusing on supporting On-Device ML and proposing innovative architectures to meet emerging use cases.

Semiconductor

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Drive the definition of SoC memory and cache subsystems for next-generation mobile products with a heavy focus on supporting On-Device ML

Identify and analyze emerging use cases, proposing new and innovative SoC memory architectures to efficiently support them

Perform high-level performance modeling and analysis of hardware features, applications, benchmarks, and complex uses cases

Understand and analyze the impact of system-level architectural trade-offs including CPU, GPU, NPU, ISP, memory subsystems, and system software

Create necessary simulation/analysis tools to evaluate complex memory subsystem use cases such as gaming and camera use cases

Deliver architecture proposals and specifications to the design team

Drive cross-company collaboration by communicating and articulating architecture proposals clearly and effectively

Qualification

SoC architectureMemory subsystem designPerformance modelingCache hierarchy knowledgeSimulation capabilitiesODML for LLMInterconnect protocolsHigh performance designAndroid EcosystemArm ArchitectureCommunication skills

Required

15+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 13+ years of experience with a Master's Degree, or 11+ years of experience with a PhD

Extensive experience in architecture analysis and performance modeling, ranging from simple analytical models to complex cycle accurate performance model and correlation, especially around CPU – memory subsystems

High proficiency in leveraging existing simulation capabilities or create new simulation capabilities where necessary

Detailed knowledge of ODML for LLM as well as traditional CPU/GPU/NPU ML acceleration a big plus

Detailed knowledge of cache subsystems including caching policies and understanding the tradeoffs of latency, bandwidth and hierarchies

Detailed knowledge of memory subsystem design to include existing/emerging JEDEC memory standards

Knowledge of in Interconnect and bus protocols – CHI/ACE interconnect experience preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of high performance, high efficiency design

Experience with the Android Ecosystem and analysis tools is a plus

Experience with Arm Architecture and ecosystem is a plus

Benefits

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

MBO bonus compensation

Long term incentive plan

Relocation

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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