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Samsung Semiconductor · 2 weeks ago

Staff Engineer, Location Platform Software

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$157K/yr - $243K/yr

8+ years exp

Samsung Semiconductor is a global leader in technology solutions, seeking a Staff Engineer for their Location Group. The role involves supporting ongoing projects by ensuring software requirements and deadlines are met, along with responsibilities including firmware writing, validation of hardware features, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Semiconductor

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Vu LeDang

Responsibilities

Write hardware driver firmware for GNSS RF, PLL, and other embedded SOC components

Verify and validate hardware features to ensure correct functionality and performance

Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project development

Monitor software baseline health via integration testing

Design and implement automated test integration for Location products

Support Location field testing and drive resolution of technical issues

25% travel required

Qualification

GNSS product developmentEmbedded CPythonEmbedded programmingRF/analog designHardware SOC designUnit testingAnalytical abilitiesTask execution skillsCuriosityResilienceInclusivityCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelors with 10+ years, Masters with 8+ years or PhDs with 5+ years of experience

Proficiency in Python and strong embedded C skills

Self-driven with good task execution skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Understanding of hardware SOC design life cycle

Familiarity with software development, issue tracking tools, continuous integration process and GIT

Ability to work as a team player in a global team

Strong mathematical and analytical abilities

Good communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional, multi-cultural teams

You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people

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

25% travel required

Preferred

Experience in GNSS product development

Experience with embedded programming and native layer of Android OS

Experience in embedded systems, RF/analog design, and/or HW design (RTL)

Understanding of GNSS principles

Experience in writing unit tests for embedded HW systems

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/401k

Charitable giving match

Paid time off

Stipend for fertility care or adoption

Medical travel support

Virtual vet care

On-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions

Onsite Café and gym

Virtual classes

Flexible environment

Company

Samsung Semiconductor

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (SSI) is a multi-billion dollar wide range of industry-leading semiconductor solutions.

Founded in 1974

San Jose, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.samsung.com/us/samsungsemiconductor

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