Senior Engineer, RTL Design

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. 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. Overview The Memory Solutions Lab (MSL) is part of Samsung’s Memory Business Unit, the industry's technology and volume leader in DRAM, NAND Flash, SRAM memory. MSL’s vision is to solve key problems and optimize architecture solutions for Cloud & Data center environments. We are an integral part of Samsung’s strong R&D focus & lab innovation engine. We work closely with development teams to bring feature innovation to product roadmaps. What You’ll Do The candidate will be a key technical member of MSL, Datacenter Device Solutions (DCDS) Group. He or she will join a team of experts in researching and developing innovative data center/cloud networking, storage, and compute technologies and system solutions. The ideal candidate will have prior experience developing leading‑edge solutions for at least one of the areas: memory hierarchy, storage, networking, or embedded computing. Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office in alignment with our Flexible Work policy Job ID: 42941 Microarchitecture, RTL design, and verification. Develop new RTL IP for high performance PoCs. Lab bring‑up, lab test and validation of RTL IPs. Research next generation memory and storage controller features. Research emerging technology standards. Work with hardware/software architects developing one‑of‑a‑kind innovative FPGA prototypes and contribute to feasibility studies & developing solutions. Assist software architects developing Linux/Windows device driver, test and debug. Participate in value proposition studies, publish papers in leading journals and conferences, and file patents. Complete other responsibilities as assigned. What You Bring BS with 5 years of RTL Development, or MS with 3 years of RTL Development, or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Familiarity with FPGA design tool flows, synthesis, timing analysis, partitioning, FPGA programming, bring up and testing is a plus. In‑depth background in HDL development, Verilog coding, integration, synthesis, debug, simulation, test bench creation and debug using CAD tools (Synopsys, Mentor, Cadence tools). Hands‑on experience with hardware board bring‑up, server system integration and software integration. Experience and exposure to PCIe, CXL, NVMe, AXI, DDR4/5, Ethernet protocols. Must be highly motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to meet aggressive project deadlines in a team environment. Ability to work successfully with cross‑functional teams, including coordinating across organizational boundaries and geographies. Inclusive, adapting style to situation and diverse global norms. Avid learner, approaches challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to build understanding. Collaborative, builds relationships, humbly offers support and welcoming approaches. Innovative and creative, proactively explores new ideas and adapts quickly to change. What We Offer Our benefits are centered on wellbeing. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, we also offer inclusive rewards that empower employees to care for their whole selves. Charitable giving match and community engagement opportunities. Paid time off: 4+ weeks a year, plus holidays and sick leave. Family benefits including stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for pets. Emotional wellness: on‑demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions. Fitness: onsite café and gym, plus virtual classes. Flexibility: flexible environment to balance work and life. Base Pay Range: $138,000 - $206,000 USD 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. We provide 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. Commitment to Innovation and Fairness We use AI tools as a support tool, not a final decision‑maker. All hiring decisions are made by human recruiting teams and hiring managers to ensure fair and holistic evaluation. We prohibit the use of generative AI tools to misrepresent a candidate’s true skills. Violations may result in disqualification. #J-18808-Ljbffr Conductor