Samsung Ads · 17 hours ago
SoC Architect (Memory Subsystem)
3900 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$222K/yr - $365K/yr
16+ years expSamsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, is seeking a SoC Architect (Memory Subsystem) to define and drive the architecture of SoC memory and cache subsystems for premium chipsets. The role involves collaborating with global teams to innovate memory solutions that enhance performance in mobile and adjacent markets.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
You will define and deliver new SoC architecture and features for premium mobile and related product platforms
You excel at performance modeling and analysis for hardware features, developing tools and simulations to evaluate complex use cases—including gaming, camera, and ML workloads—and translating findings into innovative memory subsystem solutions
You ensure design excellence by assessing the impact of system-level architectural trade-offs across CPU, GPU, NPU, ISP, memory subsystems, and software, and delivering high-quality architectural proposal and specifications to design teams
You lead effective cross-functional collaboration with global teams, clearly communicating architecture proposals to diverse audiences—from peer engineers to leadership—while driving consensus, influencing data-driven decision making, and resolving challenges for efficient implementation of advanced memory technologies
You inspire high performance, mentor junior engineers, foster trust, and promote a culture of ownership culture and open communications
Qualification
Required
20+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 18+ years of experience with a Master's Degree, or 16+ years of experience with a PhD
Extensive experience in system-level architecture analysis and performance modeling, ranging from simple analytical models to complex cycle-accurate simulations and correlation, particularly across CPU – memory subsystems
Knowledge of high performance, high efficiency design and design flow
In-depth knowledge of existing and emerging JEDEC LPDDR memory standards
In-depth knowledge of modern memory controller design including queue depth, scheduling, QoS, starvation, fairness, encryption, etc
Strong proficiency in leveraging existing or developing new simulation capabilities
Knowledge of on-device ML for LLMs
Detailed knowledge of cache subsystems, including coherency, caching policies, and trade-offs of latency, bandwidth and hierarchies
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with ability to navigate and guide others through ambiguity in a fast-paced, global team environment
Preferred
Knowledge of HBM and DDR
Understanding of CPU/GPU/NPU ML acceleration
Familiarity with processing in memory (PIM)
Knowledge of in Interconnect and bus protocols, with CHI/ACE interconnect experience
Experience with the Android Ecosystem and analysis tools
Experience with Arm Architecture and ecosystem
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 Ads
Samsung Ads helps consumers discover relevant content and brands across Smart TVs, mobile, and desktop.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kimberly Lauterbach
Head Of Business Operations
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