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The Samsung Semiconductor Inc., Wireless Connectivity Software Engineering team is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Software Engineers to join our team in developing software infrastructure, framework, and protocol stack for UWB chipsets. We are looking for engineers with expertise in Physical Layer concepts and firmware development. As a member of the UWB Software team, you will be responsible for developing software modules for the PHY and some part of MAC layer of various UWB chipsets.
Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy
Req: 42790
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, and test software modules for UWB chipsets, with a focus on MAC layer functionality.
- Debug real-time systems, working hands-on with development boards and lab equipment
- Participate in feature bring-up/interoperability activities with external certification labs as well as customer sites.
- Collaborate with product S/W and manufacturing teams to provide system-level API and firmware functionality to meet end-user requirements.
- Collaborate with System engineering teams to architect, define and implement innovative algorithms, calibrations, and protocols.
- Support post-silicon bring up, validation, performance characterization, system integration, and debug.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Discipline with 10+ years or a Master’s with 8+ years or PhDs with 5+ years of experience.
- Excellent coding skills in C programming languages.
- Strong Understanding of UWB standards & domain knowledge of UWB MAC / PHY Specifications
- Understanding of UCI layer, FiRa ranging and CCC standard is desirable.
- Understanding of physical layer concepts (e.g., modulation analysis (OFDM), channel estimation, radar) is added advantage.
- Experience in developing firmware for UWB communication protocols 802.15.4z and 802.15.4ab.
- Fluency in using lab equipment such as logic analyzers/oscilloscopes/network analyzers/spectrum analyzers/signal generators/power meters etc.
- Excellent problem-solving skills & analytical skills.
- The ideal candidate should have experience or knowledge on below domains: Modern UWB specifications like 802.15.4z/8092.15.4ab/FiRa/DCK/CCC.
- 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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