Samsung Semiconductor
Senior Engineer, Embedded Firmware Engineer
San Jose, California, United States · Senior
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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
- He or she will join a team of experts in researching and developing next generation memory solutions.
- Research next generation memory solution architectures, features to design, develop firmware
- Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware teams for new features and technology development
- Validate new hardware IPs in a virtual environment and develop HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) API libraries
- Develop Embedded Memory Solution software with RTOS
- 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
- BS. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 5+ years working experience
- Experience with firmware development for ARM core using hardware debuggers (JTAG)
- Hands-on experience with hardware board bring-up, server system integration and software stack integration
- Experience with version control system (github, gitlab, bitbucket), code review process, and project management tools
- Must be highly motivated with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Ability to work successfully with cross-functional teams, including coordinating across organizational boundaries and geographies
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.
- DDL's vision is to solve key problems of Cloud & Data center by developing the new technology for memory and storage.
- Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Company info
- We are currently looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our team in San Jose, CA.
- Our Commitment to Innovation and Fairness At Samsung Semiconductor, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency.
- Collaborate and work with potential customers and partners for technology development
- 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.
This listing is sourced directly from Samsung Semiconductor's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.