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Samsung Semiconductor · 3 days ago

Staff Engineer, AI/ML for Circuit Design

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$157K/yr - $243K/yr

3+ years exp

Samsung Semiconductor is a global leader in technology solutions, and they are seeking a Staff Engineer specializing in AI/ML for circuit design. The role involves developing EDA design workflows, applying machine learning techniques to enhance circuit design, and collaborating with a team to innovate high-performance circuits for next-generation displays.

Semiconductor

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Vu LeDang

Responsibilities

Develop EDA design workflows for pixel circuits for OLEDs

Create automatic scripts for schematic generation and layout assembly

Apply Reinforcement Learning and/or Diffusion models for placement and routing (P&R) and compare their efficacy with classical P&R algorithms

Build AI-based surrogate models for parasitic capacitance extraction

Apply Graph Neural Networks (GNN) for circuit design and/or surrogate models for circuit parameters estimation

Apply design of experiments (DoE) and optimization methods to accelerate simulation and parameter tuning

Develop optimization algorithms for pixel array compaction

Contribute to continuous improvement of model accuracy through active learning and uncertainty analysis

Qualification

EDA design workflowsReinforcement LearningGraph Neural NetworksPythonSPICE/Spectre/HSPICESurrogate modelsMulti-objective optimizationParasitic capacitance extractionAvid learnerCollaborativeInnovative

Required

BS Computer Science or equivalent with a minimum of 5+ years or a MS in Computer Science with 3+ years or PhD 0+ years in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Applied Physics (or equivalent experience)

Proficiency with SPICE/Spectre/HSPICE/Cadence Virtuoso/ADE; layout and parasitic extraction

Strong Python and ML fundamentals (PyTorch or TensorFlow, scikit-learn/NumPy/Pandas)

Experience building and validating surrogate models and running multi-objective optimization

Experience with Reinforcement Learning (RL), Diffusion models, and Graph Neural Networks (GNN)

Hands-on experience with EDA tools for layout assembly, placement and routing, parasitic capacitance extraction, pixel circuit area compaction, etc

Knowledge of classical algorithms for placement and routing in chip design

Solid analog/digital circuit fundamentals; hands-on OLED pixel/gate driver design

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

Preferred

Experience with Cadence Innovus, Synopsys Fusion Compiler, Aprisa, GDSFactory, KLayout is a plus

Publications/patents in display, EDA, or ML-for-hardware

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

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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