Samsung Electronics · 22 hours ago
Staff Engineer, GPU Architect
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $252K/yr
6+ years expSamsung Electronics, a leader in advanced semiconductor technology, is seeking a Staff GPU Architect for their Austin Research and Development Center. This role involves shaping the future of GPU architecture for Samsung's Exynos chipset, contributing to architectural strategy, and developing next-generation GPU designs with a focus on performance and efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Help shape the future of advanced GPU architecture for Samsung’s Exynos chipset
Redefine what’s possible in graphics by contributing to architectural strategy and hands-on development of next-generation GPU designs
Define, develop, and implement new SoC architectures and features for premium mobile and related product platforms
Learn about end-to-end design and optimization of GPU architectures, balancing performance, power, and area (PPA), while anticipating emerging applications such as ray tracing, AI, and AR/VR
Ensure design excellence by contributing to technical roadmaps, supporting product planning, and help evaluating long-term GPU architecture strategy
Proactively seek cross-functional collaboration with global teams, clearly communicate architecture proposals to diverse audiences, and exercising data-driven decision making to ensure seamless integration of the GPU into the overall system
Take initiatives on moderate-to-complex projects and help advance best practices, methodologies by staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 4+ years of experience with a Master's Degree, or 2+ years of experience with a Ph.D
6+ years of experience in GPU architecture, design, or development, with a focus on high-performance, low-power designs
Knowledge of graphics and GPU pipelines, hardware design, and computer architecture
Knowledge of emerging technologies, such as ray tracing, AI, and machine learning
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex systems and optimize performance, power, and area
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, global team environment
Preferred
Experience with CPU, NPU, or other complex processing units, such as ARM, x86, or RISC-V
Experience in performance modeling, analysis and optimization
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
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 Electronics
Samsung Electronics is a technology company that engages in consumer electronics, IT and mobile communications, and device solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$4.75BKey Investors
U.S. Department of Commerce
2024-04-15Grant· $4.75B
2023-01-10Post Ipo Equity
1975-06-11IPO
Leadership Team
Boo-Keun Yoon
President & CEO
Jong Hee Han
Vice Chairman & CEO
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