Samsung Semiconductor

Samsung Semiconductor

Senior Engineer, DRAM Applications

San Jose, California, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$138k-$206kDetected 3 days ago
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Sponsors this role100
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. obtained a prevailing wage determination for Electrical Engineers in San Jose, CALIFORNIA on 2026-06-09. No matching green-card filing appears in our data yet. The determination expires in 1 day (2026-09-06), and a green-card filing must follow before then or the employer starts over.+1 more active determination on file

Green-card follow-through: 44%

Of 16 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 9 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 496 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

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About the role

  • 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.
  • We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and validate memory-related RAS features on next generation server CPUs
  • Perform DRAM SI/PI and timing analysis measurements.
  • Develop and publish updates on resolutions and communicate findings internally.
  • Drive necessary discussions with external and internal teams on test specification and methodologies to improve test quality continuously.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment including digital multimeter, oscilloscope, power supply, logic analyzer, etc.
  • Experience with DRAM memory products
  • Expertise in lab setup and maintenance, as well as precision PCB/component rework.
  • Experience with test automation and data analysis.
  • Knowledge in changing system configurations and measuring change impact.
  • This position will get the candidate in-depth, hands-on experience with Samsung memory products including signal integrity (SI) and timing analysis measurements.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Science or related Physical Science with 3+ years of experience or Master's Degree with 1+ years of experience or Industry experience preferred.

Skills

  • Advancing the World's Technology Together

Compensation

  • $138,000 - $206,000 USD

Benefits

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Proactively create experiments and tooling to detect and diagnose memory health issues.
  • Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.

Company info

  • Our Commitment to Innovation and Fairness At Samsung Semiconductor, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency.
  • Partner effectively with key customers on memory validation and technical troubleshooting to diagnose root cause of system memory failures.
  • The application engineer will be responsible for technical support, primarily handling technical issues from customers and partners, joint validations efforts, self-qualifications as well as supporting local customer engineering teams.

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.
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