Samsung

Position Summary

Samsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, is founded on a simple philosophy – the endless pursuit of excellence will create a better world for all. At Samsung Austin Research and Development Center (SARC) and Advanced Computing Lab (ACL), we are building a center of excellence for Intellectual Property (IP) that is applied to high-performance computing devices (mobile, automotive, and other custom market segments) consumed by millions of people around the world. Come build with us!

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Staff Physical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for owning one or more blocks from RTL to GDS, including floorplan, synthesis, place, CTS, and route, ensuring that the design meets PPA targets and signoff requirements. You will drive RTL-to-GDS design convergence through logic synthesis and place-and-route tools, targeting ambitious PPA goals.

• You will solve block-level congestion and timing challenges to meet project milestones, closing the design under a short schedule without sacrificing PPA goals.
• You will work closely with internal CAD and PD methodology teams to adopt new synthesis and PNR tool features and optimizations.
• You will collaborate with the RTL/Feasibility team to provide feedback and work with other teams on physical design-related initiatives.
• You will utilize your strong debugging skills to challenge and improve existing methodologies, always looking for ways to optimize and improve the design flow.
• You will ensure that your work is of the highest quality, meeting or exceeding expectations for frequency, power, and area requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/relevant technical field, or 8+ years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 6+ years of experience with a PhD
• Expert-level knowledge of Synopsys or Cadence P&R toolsets, including Fusion Compiler, Genus, and Innovus
• Extensive experience with physical verification and STA toolsets, with a strong understanding of physical design methodologies
• Excellent scripting/programming skills in TCL, Perl, Shell, and/or Python
• Experience working on technology nodes smaller than 5nm and familiarity with low-power design flows and methodologies
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership and guidance as needed

Our Team

We’re strengthening our team of talented individuals with diverse skill sets to build a technology roadmap and deliver market-leading GPU. Our Xclipse GPU is the first mobile GPU with ray tracing technology that enables console-level graphic for Samsung Galaxy smartphones. With architecture scalability at the frontier of our design focus, our performance- and power-optimized IP solution gets integrated into complex semiconductor products, aiming to reach multiple market segments.

Our Physical Design group is part of the larger Design Implementation team at SARC/ACL. The fast-paced environment here provides us opportunities to learn different areas of design implementation and diversifying our technical expertise. We take pride in our highly collaborative team culture and feel supported by our leadership to explore new ideas and bring them to reality every day. We believe in connecting your area of expertise with the right level and functional discipline that can empower you to grow.

Total Rewards

At Samsung – SARC/ACL, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $180,200 and $270,400. Your actual base pay will depend on variables that may include your education skills, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), onsite lunch, employee purchase program, tuition assistance (after 6 months), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

Additionally, this role might be eligible to participate in long term incentive plan and relocation.

This is an exempt position, which is not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

U.S. Export Control

This position requires the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information.

Trade Secrets

By submitting an application, you [applicant] agree[s] not to disclose to Samsung, or induce Samsung to use, any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to any current or previous employer or other person or entity.

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