Samsung Semiconductor

Samsung Semiconductor

Principal Engineer, SOC Design

San Jose, California, United States · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$219k-$351kDetected 1 day ago
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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%

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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

  • Responsible for top integration, logic design and RTL implementation along with quality check (Assertion, Lint, CDC, and STA).
  • Work closely with architects and verification engineers to ensure sound design at SoC level.
  • Hands on knowledge & experience in ASIC design flow from design to tape out.
  • You'll focus on enhancement of memory and storage capability by developing prototype and production controllers.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Experience in SoC level synthesis, timing analysis, lint check, CDC checks.
  • Experience in interfacing 3 rd 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.

Skills

  • Advancing the World's Technology Together
  • Principal Engineer, SOC Design

Compensation

  • $219,000 - $351,000 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.
  • DDL's vision is to solve key problems of Cloud & Data center by developing the new technology for memory and storage.
  • Come join the team that is creating new computing system architectures needed to support emerging machine learning applications, data analytics and edge computing.
  • Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.

Company info

  • We are an integral part of Samsung's strong R&D focus & lab innovation engine.
  • Our Commitment to Innovation and Fairness At Samsung Semiconductor, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency.
  • 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.

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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