Principal Engineer, SOC Design
Samsung SemiconductorRole Summary
The Principal Engineer, SOC Design position is within the DRAM Development Lab at Samsung Semiconductor. This role focuses on the development of silicon solutions in alignment with emerging technologies such as machine learning and data analytics.
Experience Level
Senior level with over 15-20 years of experience in relevant fields, depending on educational qualifications.
Responsibilities
The engineer will be responsible for various tasks within SOC design, including:
- Participating in architectural definitions and microarchitecture at the subsystem or chip level.
- Managing top integration, logic design, and RTL implementation along with quality checks.
- Reviewing third-party IPs and responsible for their integration at the top level.
- Collaborating closely with architects and verification engineers to ensure robust design.
- Interfacing with physical designers on timing constraints and static timing analysis.
Requirements
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Science with 20+ years of experience, a Master’s with 18+ years, or a PhD with 15+ years.
- Hands-on experience in ASIC design flow, ATE vector generation, and silicon bring-up.
- Familiarity with commercial IPs such as UCIe, CPU, Ethernet, and DDR interfaces.
- Strong understanding of PPA (performance, power, area) trade-offs and timing analysis.
- Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate effective communication skills.
Education Requirements
A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields is required.
About the Company
Company: Samsung Semiconductor
Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States
Samsung Semiconductor is a global leader in semiconductor technology, providing innovative solutions for diverse applications including smartphones, electric vehicles, and data centers. As part of Samsung's Advanced Institute of Technology, the company focuses on cutting-edge research in areas such as CPU microarchitecture, AI, and HPC, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment for its employees to thrive and innovate.
