Samsung Semiconductor

Samsung Semiconductor

Staff Engineer, Serdes Analog Design

San Jose, California, United States · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$157k-$243kDetected 3 days ago
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64Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role100
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.

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H-1B wage level

the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry

Level II · 2×
Level I$124,4051 entry
Level II$155,8962 entries
Level III$187,4083 entries
Level IV$218,8994 entries

$30,408 more$187,408 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.

Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $187,408 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Electronics Engineers, Except Computer" for prevailing-wage purposes.

DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (17-2072) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 12 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.

Green-card intent detected

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.

Files H-1B transfers

126 transfer filings in the last year, covering 435 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

Sourced from Department of Labor LCA, PERM and prevailing-wage disclosure data. Employer matching is by name, so figures may be split across an employer's legal entities. Absence of a filing means none appears in our copy of the data, not that none exists.

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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

  • Design low-power and low-voltage analog and custom digital circuit components using advanced CMOS process technologies
  • Translate component design specification to schematics. Build simulation test-benches to evaluate circuit performance, functionality, power consumption and reliability.
  • Supervise layout designers to generate LVS/DRC clean layout. Optimize layout to improve the power consumption and performance of circuits
  • Minimum 2+ yrs experience RF/Analog/Serdes SoC design experience.
  • You'll work with a team to develop high-performance and low-power serdes, including display interface, camera sensor interface, UCIe / die-to-die interconnect and 224/448Gbps UA-link/Ethernet using cutting-edge process technologies.
  • An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.

Requirements

  • Bachelors with 10+ years, Masters with 8+ years or PhDs with 5+ years of experience.
  • Knowledge and experience with analog circuits/mixed signal circuits: such as bandgap, LDO, filters.
  • Knowledge and experience with circuits of Serdes IPS: CTLE, DFE, FFE, clock distributions, PI, IQ generation.
  • Knowledge of Serdes architecture and high-speed interconnect standard (USB, PCIe, UCIe)

Nice to have

  • Knowledge and experience with ESD, PLL, clock generation, ADC, DAC is a big plus.

Skills

  • Advancing the World's Technology Together
  • Samsung Semiconductor Inc. (SSI) is advancing the world's technology.
  • As a leader in Memory, System, LSI and LCD technologies, our US teams contribute to breakthroughs in 5G, SOC, memory and display.
  • Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy

Compensation

  • $157,000 - $243,000 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.
  • Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.

Company info

  • With our global perspective and diversity of thought, we proudly serve our customers around the world.
  • We are looking for team members who share our commitment to learning and growth and excel when collaborating within and across teams.
  • Our Commitment to Innovation and Fairness At Samsung Semiconductor, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency.

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.

This listing is sourced directly from Samsung Semiconductor's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.