Samsung Semiconductor
Staff Software Engineer, Simulator Development
San Jose, California, United States · Staff+
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$24,075 more — $187,075 — moves this role to Level II and 2 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 $187,075 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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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
- Implement and optimize trace‑driven power and thermal simulation engines.
- Manage a time‑indexed simulation flow across power and thermal domains.
- Generate transient power maps and perform spatiotemporal hotspot analysis.
- We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree 10+ years of experience or Masters degree 8+ years of experience or PhD Degree 5+ years of experience.
- Familiarity with discrete‑event or time‑stepped simulation architectures.
- Strong C++ software‑engineering background.
- Experience building or extending simulation frameworks.
- Solid software‑design, debugging, and performance‑optimization skills.
Nice to have
- Experience with time‑indexed and event‑driven simulation.
- Knowledge of numerical methods or reduced‑order modeling.
- Exposure to data‑pipeline integration.
Skills
- Advancing the World's Technology Together
- Please Note:
- Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office in alignment with our Flexible Work policy
- SVP, R&D (Power & Thermal Lab)
Compensation
- $163,000 - $253,000 USD
- Base Pay Range
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
- What We Offer The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions.
- 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.
- All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.
This listing is sourced directly from Samsung Semiconductor's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.