Staff Engineer, RTL Memory-Centric Computing
Samsung SemiconductorJob Title
Staff Engineer, RTL Memory-Centric Computing
Role Summary
Design and deliver RTL and IP for memory-centric computing systems within the AGI Computing Lab (AGICL). Work hands-on on front-end RTL, HLS, and system integration to meet performance, power, and area targets for AI/ML workloads.
Daily onsite presence at the San Jose, CA office. Base pay range: $163,000—$253,000 USD.
Experience Level
Senior-level. See Education Requirements for the specific years-of-experience guidance tied to degree level.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop IP for memory-centric computing using Verilog, SystemVerilog, and HLS.
- Optimize designs for performance, power, and area using pipelining, parallelism, and data compression techniques.
- Collaborate with verification teams to create and execute test plans and verification strategies.
- Evaluate and make trade-off decisions across performance, power, thermal, and cost constraints.
- Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues; verify and validate design quality.
- Remain current with advances in machine learning and hardware architecture and incorporate relevant techniques.
- Communicate design status and trade-offs to stakeholders and management.
Requirements
Must-have:
- Proven experience with Verilog and SystemVerilog; hands-on HLS experience.
- Strong background in microarchitecture and computer architecture.
- Front-end RTL development experience for complex control and datapath IPs (multiple years).
- Experience designing Memory Controller, NoC, and interconnect IP.
- Experience with memory-centric computing IP and SoC integration.
- Experience developing for AI/ML workloads.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills; ability to work independently.
Nice-to-have:
- Prior work on system-level hardware/software co-design for AI platforms.
- Experience optimizing for area and power at chip and IP level.
Education Requirements
Degree and years-of-experience guidance stated in the posting: Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of industry experience; Master’s degree with 8+ years; PhD with 5+ years. The posting does not specify required fields of study or certifications.
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.
