Samsung Semiconductor

Principal Engineer, SOC Design

Folsom, California, United States · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$199k-$319kDetected 17 hours ago

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About the role

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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.

Own RTL design and implementation of complex digital logic using SystemVerilog/Verilog
Collaborate with architecture, firmware, and verification teams to deliver high-quality SoC designs.
Support design verification through debug of simulation, emulation, and formal results
Support pre-silicon validation and post-silicon bring-up through root-cause analysis and debugging
Optimize system performance, power, area, and timing through architectural tradeoff analysis.
Contribute to design documentation, block specifications, and design reviews.
The SoC Architecture team is involved in SoC‑level designs for emerging memory/storage solutions and validates each design's feasibility with hands‑on RTL implementation.
Support design verification through debug of simulation, emulation, and formal results; resolve functional, performance, and connectivity issues.

Experience designing complex SoCs with memory subsystems and high-speed interfaces.
Deep understanding of modern DRAM technologies, including architecture, timing, memory protocols, training, and controller/PHY interactions.
Solid understanding of performance, latency, bandwidth, power, area, and timing optimization.
Experience supporting design verification, debugging simulation/emulation issues, and collaborating with verification teams.
Strong technical leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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.
Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
What We Offer
The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

BS (MS or Ph.D preferred) in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 15+ years of SoC architecture and RTL development experience preferred.
Experience of FPGA prototyping and silicon bring-up is a plus.

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.

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.
We are an integral part of Samsung's strong R&D focus & lab innovation engine.

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.