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Samsung Semiconductor · 5 hours ago

CPU Architect

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $297K/yr

13+ years exp

Samsung Semiconductor is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, and they are seeking a highly experienced CPU Architect to join their team at the Austin Research and Development Center. The role involves designing and developing innovative CPU architectures for high-performance, power-efficient, and secure processors for Samsung’s Exynos flagship SoCs.

Semiconductor

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

You design and develop CPU architectures that meet performance, power, and area requirements

You perform quantitative analysis of key mobile benchmarks and correlate hardware PMU stats to optimize CPU performance

You define and implement new CPU features, including vector processing, AI accelerators, security extensions, and memory safety features

You collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate CPU architectures into system-on-chip (SoC) designs

You develop and maintain CPU architecture simulation tools (gem5 or QUME) to evaluate design trade-offs

You participate in the development of CPU microarchitecture and implementation flow

You create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture specifications, design guides, and technical notes

You stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in CPU architecture, machine learning, and AI accelerators

Qualification

CPU architecture designArmv8/v9 ISACPU simulation toolsQuantitative analysisC/C++ programmingMachine learningSoC designRTL code readingCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

15+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 13+ years of experience with a Master's Degree, or 11+ years of experience with a Ph.D

Working experience of Armv8/v9 (or x86 and RISCV) ISA and extensions, particularly in the areas of vector/AI/security/memory safety features (such as Realms, memory tag extension) and their use cases

Strong fundamentals in key computer architecture concepts such as virtualization, interrupts, pipelining (e.g., CPI, branch prediction, prefetching), cache hierarchies, cache and MP coherency, and memory subsystems

Ability to perform quantitative analysis of key mobile benchmarks such as Geekbench6/7 and SPECCPU17 and correlation/interpretation of hardware PMU stats (e.g., cache misses, TLB misses, etc.)

Experience using and developing CPU architecture simulation tools such as gem5 or QUME

Excellent programming skills in C, C++, and/or Python

Strong written/verbal communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment

Preferred

Experience with CPU microarchitecture and implementation flow

Ability to read RTL code efficiently (Verilog or system Verilog)

Familiarity with CPU micro-architecture and implementation techniques that maximize PPA

Knowledge of system-on-chip (SoC) design and integration

Experience with machine learning and AI accelerators

Participation in open-source projects or contributions to CPU architecture communities

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

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 1974

San Jose, California, USA

10001+ employees

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

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