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Samsung Research America (SRA) · 1 day ago

Senior Engineer, SoC Architect - Memory Subsystem

Mountain View, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$159K/yr - $218K/yr

3+ years exp

Samsung Research America is focused on innovative SoC architecture for future Galaxy products. The role involves leading the architecture of next generation SoCs, specifically in the areas of Fabric, System Cache, and DRAM controller, while collaborating with various teams to ensure performance and power efficiency.

Consumer ElectronicsDigital SignageInformation TechnologyMedical DeviceSoftware

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Guide on development of innovative Fabric, System cache, and DRAM controller Architectural and microarchitectural features to boost power and performance on various targeted workloads in next generation SOCs

Identify and deliver Fabric, System cache, and DRAM controller subsystem architecture proposals for products in new and existing markets

Evaluate architecture proposal benefits in collaboration with the team of SoC Architects and communicate the results across related engineering audiences (SW, HW, Architecture, Leadership)

Perform high-level performance modeling/simulation and analysis of Fabric, System cache, and DRAM controller features, applications, benchmarks, and complex use cases

Direct and orchestrate performance modeling, and studies to support inclusion of these features in the next generation “Fabric, System cache and DRAM controller” microarchitecture based on performance, area or power improvement

Deliver architecture/microarchitecture proposals and specifications to the design team and articulate them effectively across audiences ranging from hardware & software engineers to architecture community peers, and to technology leadership

Collaborate with silicon bring-up and product teams to verify and debug the proposal and its delivered performance

Collaborate across teams to bring microarchitectural proposals to fruition across the SOC, Driver, OS, and System through detailed documentation

Qualification

SoC architectureDRAM controller designMemory controller architectureFabric/NoC experienceARM bus infrastructureJEDEC standards knowledgeCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

BSc, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

3+ years of experience in SOC or ASIC design and architecture

Understanding of memory controller architecture, memory scheduling, prioritization and QoS

Detailed knowledge of ARM bus infrastructure (ACE/AXI/AHB)

Fluid knowledge of one or more JEDEC standards, such as LPDDR, DDR, or HBM, and the ability to analyze such standards and drive recommendations

Background in memory systems and computer architecture to understand the tradeoffs among memory bandwidth, latency, performance, power, and SoC area

Preferred

Prior direct academic and/or work experience in Fabric/NoC, System Cache, DRAM controller Architect or microarchitecture is a plus

Experience with BookSim Simulator

Experience with Platform Architect

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Generous benefits to help you live life well

Company

Samsung Research America (SRA)

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Founded in October 1988, Samsung Research America (SRA) builds upon Samsung’s 40-year history in the Bay Area.

Founded in 1988

Mountain View, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.sra.samsung.com/

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