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Please Note:
To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period.
Advancing the World’s Technology Together
Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future.
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.
We are looking for a Sr. Staff Cloud Architect to lead the strategic design and evolution of our high-performance computing (HPC) and Semiconductor (EDA) cloud ecosystems. This role is designed for a technical visionary who can modernize traditional silicon engineering workflows by integrating scalable cloud-native architectures, advanced automation, and AI-driven insights.
You will be responsible for building the bridge between legacy on-premises constraints and the limitless scale of the cloud, ensuring our engineering teams have the most efficient, automated, and performant environment in the industry.
Location: Onsite at our San Jose, CA headquarters 5 days a week
What You’ll Do
- Global Infrastructure Strategy: Architect and manage multi-region, large-scale cloud environments (AWS/Azure) specifically optimized for compute-intensive EDA workloads (Simulation, Characterization).
- HPC Orchestration & Efficiency: Design and optimize distributed scheduling systems (e.g., LSF, Slurm, or Grid Engine) to manage tens of thousands of concurrent jobs with maximum throughput and cost efficiency.
- Next-Gen Automation (AIOps): Pioneer the use of Generative AI and Machine Learning to predict workload peaks, automate infrastructure scaling, and develop agentic frameworks for autonomous system health management.
- Data & Storage Engineering: Implement high-performance data strategies using enterprise storage solutions (e.g., FSx, NetApp) and hybrid-cloud caching to minimize latency in global collaborative environments.
- Security & Compliance: Establish robust, secure-by-design frameworks for sensitive engineering data, ensuring compliance with global semiconductor IP protection standards.
- Global Collaboration: Act as a strategic bridge between the US-based infrastructure team and the headquarters in Korea to ensure architectural alignment and seamless workload migration.
- Technical Evangelism: Act as a thought leader by publishing technical guidance, participating in industry standard-setting bodies, and mentoring a global team of infrastructure engineers.
What You Bring
- Education & Experience: B.S. or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with relevant experience of 15+ years (B.S.), 13+ years (M.S.), or 10+ years (PhD), or equivalent.
- Domain Expertise: 5+ years dedicated to Semiconductor/EDA ecosystem support.
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Proven expertise in AWS and Azure architecture, including container orchestration (EKS/AKS), serverless computing, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CDK, or CloudFormation).
- Systems: Expert-level knowledge of Linux kernel tuning and distributed file systems.
- Silicon Design: Deep understanding of the silicon design lifecycle, along with the hardware and software requirements of leading EDA vendors (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens EDA).
- Programming: Advanced scripting and programming skills in Python and Go, with a track record of building custom automation tooling.
- AI/ML Integration: Hands-on experience deploying ML models or LLMs to optimize IT operations (AIOps) or forecast resource consumption.
- Bilingual Communication: Professional proficiency in both English and Korean is strongly preferred, enabling effective leadership of complex technical discussions and documentation across diverse stakeholders.
What We Offer
The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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 virtual vet care for your fur babies.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and free confidential 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.
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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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