Samsung Semiconductor · 4 hours ago
Lead Performance Architect (Principal Engineer)
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$222K/yr - $332K/yr
16+ years expSamsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, is seeking a Lead Performance Architect to join their System IP team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and optimizing the performance of System IP, developing performance models, analyzing system performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve overall system efficiency.
Semiconductor
Responsibilities
You have proven experience leading a team to develop and maintain cycle-accurate C++ performance models for System IP components, while also contributing hands on
You analyze system performance using various metrics, such as latency, throughput, and power consumption, to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities
You develop and maintain performance analysis tools
You collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architecture, design, and software teams, to identify and implement performance optimization opportunities
You develop and run benchmarks to characterize system performance and identify areas for improvement
You provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to the development of best practices and standards for performance modeling and analysis
You work closely with other teams, including CPU, GPU, and SoC architecture teams, to ensure that System IP components meet performance and power requirements
Qualification
Required
20+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 18+ years of experience with a Master's Degree, or 16+ years of experience with a PhD
Expertise in performance modeling, analysis, and optimization, with a focus on System IP components
Strong C++ coding skills, with experience developing cycle-accurate performance models and analysis tools
Strong understanding of computer architecture, microarchitecture, and system-level performance optimization
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and optimize performance bottlenecks
Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills, with experience guiding junior engineers
Must be local, or open to relocating, to Austin, TX
Preferred
Professional experience in memory subsystem or interconnect, with knowledge of memory hierarchy, memory access patterns, bandwidth, and latency optimization, is a big plus
Proficiency in performance modeling tools such as SystemC, Gem5, or similar
Experience with industry standard RTL design tools and methodologies
Programming skills in Python or R, with experience in data analysis, visualization, and automation
Familiarity with emerging technologies, such as AI, ML, and autonomous systems, and their impact on System IP performance
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Free onsite lunch
Employee purchase program
Tuition assistance (after 6 months)
Paid time off
Student loan program
Wellness incentives
MBO bonus compensation
Long term incentive plan
Relocation
Company
Samsung Semiconductor
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (SSI) is a multi-billion dollar wide range of industry-leading semiconductor solutions.
Founded in 1974San Jose, California, USA
10001+ employees
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