Samsung

Principal Engineer, SOC Design

Samsung$219K — $351K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Electrical or Computer Science with extensive industry experience (15-20+ years)
  • Hands-on experience with ASIC design from conception to tape out
  • Solid understanding of testing and silicon bring up processes
  • Familiarity with commercial IPs like UCIe and DDR interfaces
  • Strong expertise in SoC level synthesis and timing analysis
  • Skillful in microarchitecture design and integration of third-party IPs
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work within diverse teams

Responsibilities

  • Participate in defining the architecture and microarchitecture of chip subsystems
  • Perform top-level integration and logic design along with quality checks
  • Review and integrate third-party IPs including ARM cores and DDR controllers
  • Collaborate with architects and verification engineers to optimize SoC designs
  • Engage with physical designers on timing constraints and static timing analysis
  • Develop prototypes and production controllers for memory and storage capabilities
  • Ensure adherence to performance, power, and area trade-offs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401k with diverse investment options
  • Generous paid time off policy (4+ weeks) plus sick leave
  • Support for family planning including fertility care and adoption assistance
  • Emotional wellness resources including free therapy sessions
  • Onsite facilities such as gym and café, along with virtual fitness classes
  • Promotes a flexible work environment to achieve work-life balance
Full Job Description
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Principal Engineer, SOC Design

What You'll Do

The DRAM Development Lab (DDL) is part of Samsung's Memory Business Unit, the industry's technology and volume leader in DRAM, HBM and NAND Flash. DDL's vision is to solve key problems of Cloud & Data center by developing the new technology for memory and storage. The SOC team within DDL focuses on the development of silicon solutions. We are an integral part of Samsung's strong R&D focus & lab innovation engine. We work closely with development teams to bring feature innovation to product roadmaps.

Come join the team that is creating new computing system architectures needed to support emerging machine learning applications, data analytics and edge computing. You'll focus on enhancement of memory and storage capability by developing prototype and production controllers.

Job ID: 43022

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose or Folsom office in alignment with our Flexible Work policy
  • Participate in architectural definitions and responsible for micro architecture of subsystem and/or chip level.
  • Responsible for top integration, logic design and RTL implementation along with quality check (Assertion, Lint, CDC, and STA).
  • Reviews 3rd party IPs including ARM cores, DDR controller, and UCIe PHY
  • Responsible for integrating the third part IPs and sub system at top level
  • Work closely with architects and verification engineers to ensure sound design at SoC level.
  • Work with physical designers on timing constraints, synthesis, DFT insertion, and static timing analysis

What You Bring
  • Bachelors in Electrical, Computer Science or related with 20+ years of experience or Masters in Electrical, Computer Science or related Science with 18+ years of Industry Experience or PhD in Electrical, Computer Science or related Science with 15+ years of Industry experience preferred.
  • Highly motivated with good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Hands on knowledge & experience in ASIC design flow from design to tape out.
  • Experience & Good knowledge in ATE vector generation, testing and silicon bring up.
  • Experience in the commercial IPs such as UCIe, CPU, Ethernet, and DDR interfaces.
  • Good understanding of PPA (performance, power, and area) trade-offs.
  • Experience in SoC level synthesis, timing analysis, lint check, CDC checks.
  • Experience in interfacing 3rd party service companies for DFT/PI/PD.
  • Good knowledge and experience in AMBA bus fabric, ARM cores.
  • Self-motivated problem-solver with an ability to work well in a team.
  • 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 OfferThe 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.

Base Pay Range

$219,000-$351,000 USD

About Samsung

Samsung is a South Korean multinational conglomerate that specializes in electronics, appliances, and telecommunications equipment. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Suwon, South Korea. Samsung is one of the largest electronics companies in the world, with operations in over 80 countries. The company's products include smartphones, TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors. Samsung is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as using renewable energy and reducing waste. The company is also involved in several philanthropic initiatives, such as supporting education and healthcare programs.
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