Senior Staff Engineer, CAE Infrastructure & R&D Software

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 TogetherOur technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future. We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to build and optimize the EDA design environment and large-scale compute infrastructure that supports our semiconductor design organizations, and to establish company-wide standards and processes for EDA licensing and R&D software. In this role, you will design and standardize the shared design environments and infrastructure used across multiple design organizations, driving engineering productivity and cost efficiency at scale.Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office / U.S. headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policyWhat You’ll DoEDA design standards and environment enablement — Define standard processes and guidelines for design flow onboarding, tool qualification, and version control; set up, deploy, operate, and provide technical support for the EDA tool environments used by design organizationsEDA license contracts, management, and capacity optimization — Lead vendor relationship management and contract negotiations and renewals; determine appropriate license quantities through utilization monitoring and demand forecasting; optimize cost by identifying and reallocating idle licenses; own the architecture and operation of license serversEDA design environment and infrastructure roadmap — Define the roadmap and prioritize requirements from design organizationsLSF compute farm buildout and optimization — Cluster architecture design, queue and resource policy definition, job scheduling tuning, utilization-driven performance improvement, and capacity planningUser login environment (Exceed TurboX, ETX) — Build, operate, and establish the user support modelEngineering collaboration and DevOps platforms (Jira, Confluence) — Own governance, upgrades, and migrationsEnterprise R&D software portfolio management — Drive consolidation and standardizationWhat You BringBS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field15+ years in CAD/CAE, EDA infrastructure, or engineering IT within semiconductor design environments Experience building and operating EDA design environments and providing technical support to design organizationsExperience with EDA license contract management, license server operations, and utilization-based capacity optimizationExperience building and operating large-scale compute farms with IBM LSF (or SLURM, Grid Engine) and tuning job schedulingExperience deploying and operating remote desktop / user login environments (Exceed TurboX, VNC, X11)Hands-on large-scale Linux system administration experienceWorking knowledge of license management systems (FlexLM/FlexNet) and the major EDA tool ecosystems (Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens)Automation and scripting proficiency in Python, Perl, Tcl, or shellTrack record of establishing and rolling out standards and processes across multiple organizations#LI-VL1What We OfferThe 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. 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. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.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.Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.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.Base Pay Range$189,000—$301,000 USDEqual 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. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.Our Commitment to Innovation and FairnessAt Samsung Semiconductor, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency. However, AI is used as a support tool, not a final decision-maker. All hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team and hiring managers to ensure every candidate is evaluated fairly and holistically.Recruiting Agency PolicyWe do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only authorized recruitment agencies that have a current and valid agreement with Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. are permitted to submit resumes for any job openings.Applicant AI Use Policy At Samsung Semiconductor, we support innovation and technology. However, to ensure a fair and authentic assessment, we ask that candidates rely on their own knowledge and skills throughout the process. 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