Senior Staff Engineer, GPU Debug & Validation Engineer (GPU Si & Emulation)

Position Summary

Samsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, is founded on a simple philosophy - the endless pursuit of excellence will create a better world for all. At Samsung Austin Research and Development Center (SARC) and Advanced Computing Lab (ACL), we are building a center of excellence for Intellectual Property (IP) that is applied to high-performance computing devices (mobile, automotive, and other custom market segments) consumed by millions of people around the world. Come build with us!

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Staff Debug and Validation Engineer, you will join our GPU Si & Emulation team at the forefront of validating Samsung's cutting-edge mobile GPU technology for successful productization. Your work will directly impact silicon bring-up, debugging, emulation, and diagnostic development-ensuring our GPUs meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and quality.

You will own and contribute to end-to-end GPU silicon debug and post-silicon validation across complex SoC systems through diagnostic development and automation.

• You are an innovator. You excel at bringing up and debugging GPU and SoC hardware/software systems, including Linux/Android kernel and firmware environments.
• You are a problem solver. You enjoy distilling complex problems at the root cause by using tools like Lauterbach, scan chain, and waveform analysis for issue isolation and resolution.
• You are forward-thinking. You challenge conventional methods by developing tools or scripts to automate GPU functional validation and SoC-level system tests-improving coverage, efficiency, and speed.
• You take ownership in delivering high quality results. You proactively analyze SoC emulation scenarios to identify and resolve functional or performance challenges.
• You are a team player. You proactively build cross-functional collaboration with design, verification, and software teams to drive resolution and continuous improvements for next-gen GPU designs.
• You are a lifelong learner. You stay current with emerging technologies and continuously sharpen your skills through learning and experimentation.

Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering or comparable field, or 8+ years of experience with a Master's Degree, or 6+ year of experience with a Ph.D.
• 10+ years of experience in pre-silicon/post-silicon debug validation
• GPU architectural knowledge and development experience
• Experience with GPU and Microprocessor Debug using Logic Analyzer, Scopes, and other test equipment
• Familiarity with GPU APIs (OGL, OCL, Vulkan) and GPU software stacks
• Experience with C/C++/Object Oriented programming, Python, Shell Scripting
• Availability to work on-site 5 days a week
• Preferred experience:
• Hands-on experience with System and board level bring up
• Hands-on experience using debugger such as Lauterbach to debug software/SOC
• Familiarity with performance and power measurement techniques
• Familiarity with scanchain, array dump, HW debug techniques
• Familiarity with emulator signal extraction from waveform techniques
• Familiarity with IPXACT design documents and parser software development
• Familiarity with GPU and Microprocessor Product and Test engineering
• Programming skills: Linux, Android Kernel, BIOS, Firmware
• Experience with Verilog, UVM
• Experience with driving debug effort across design, verification and software organization

Our Team

The Si & Emulation team at SARC/ACL plays a critical role in developing and validating the semiconductor IPs-like GPUs and SoC components-that power Samsung's premium products. We ensure our designs meet market-leading standards of quality and performance to achieve commercial readiness.

With a big charter ahead, we take on challenging work and solve unique problems in a highly collaborative and supportive environment. You will work alongside a diverse, global team of talented engineers to drive cross-functional impact, contribute to multiple stages of the technology development cycle, and see your work come to life in real-world products. Here, bold ideas are encouraged, learning is continuous, and teamwork fuels innovation.

Total Rewards

At Samsung - SARC/ACL, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $180,000 and $270,0400. Your actual base pay will depend on variables that may include your education skills, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Samsung employees have access to benefits including: 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, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

Additionally, this role might be eligible to participate in long term incentive plan and relocation.

This is an exempt position, which is not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

U.S. Export Control

This position requires the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information.

Trade Secrets

By submitting an application, you [applicant] agree[s] not to disclose to Samsung, or induce Samsung to use, any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to any current or previous employer or other person or entity.

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