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We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. is a world leader in Memory, System LSI and LCD technologies. As a member of Samsung’s Memory Solutions Lab (MSL), you will be part of an Advanced Research and Development team developing the next generation of enterprise memory and storage technologies. The team innovates, solves key technical problems in areas and products related to Samsung’s HBM, DRAM and NAND flash memory technologies, and tackles a variety of challenging issues in data center, server, and AI software infrastructure.
The ideal candidate for this role would share our passion for creating and innovating new technologies, and thrive in a highly dynamic, fast-paced, results-driven environment. We are looking for highly talented, passionate, and versatile engineers who share our vision and contribute to the creation of next generation memory solutions.
Joining a team of experts in researching and developing innovative solutions, the candidate will be leveraging existing and emerging technologies to add substantial value to Samsung. The team covers a broad spectrum of topics and is building an ecosystem surrounding efficient utilization of next-generation AI hardware. You will be working with the-state-of-art technologies in the context of vertical integration and optimization across hardware and software.
What You’ll Do
- Build performance-intensive and power-efficient software solutions showcasing state-of-the-art AI competencies
- Conduct key research and development activities to design, develop and evaluate next-generation computing systems for emerging ML/AI workloads
- Create key IPs, implement prototypes, write or publish papers, and do standardization
- Partner with other hardware/software architects to invent new and refine existing algorithms for future products, and contribute to feasibility studies
- Collaborate with universities and international teams
Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose, CA headquarters 3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time the remainder of your time.
Job ID: 42344
What You Bring
- Bachelors with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 3+ years or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related technical field preferred.
- Prior hardware/software/system co-design experience and ability to collaborate with both the hardware and the software teams effectively
- Demonstrated deep learning algorithm knowledge and expertise in either deep learning compiler, runtime and/or library development for frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.
- Must be highly motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Hands-on experience and skill in optimizing deep learning workloads on heterogeneous hardware backends
- Good knowledge and expertise in AI accelerator hardware design and architecture
- Familiarity with SOTA in areas such as LLM, Recommendation Systems, Video understanding, GNN, Reinforcement learning, Multimodal ML, etc
- Good analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
- Prior experience in performance profiling and bottleneck analysis
- You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
- An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
- You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
- Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
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What We Offer
The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.
Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.
Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.
Base Pay Range
$132,000—$198,000 USD
Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.
When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.
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What We Do
Established in 1974 as a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, we’re proud to be recognized as one of the leading chip manufacturers in the world.
Using our knowledge in semiconductor technology, our ambition is to spark the imagination of device manufacturers with top-of-the-line building blocks and, through that, enrich the lives of people around the world with transformative solutions.
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