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Samsung Semiconductor · 2 days ago

Staff Engineer, Connectivity Software - UWB

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$157K/yr - $243K/yr

8+ years exp

Samsung Semiconductor is a global leader in technology solutions, and they are seeking a Staff Engineer to join their Wireless Connectivity Software Engineering team. The role involves developing software infrastructure and protocol stacks for UWB chipsets, focusing on MAC layer functionality and collaborating with various teams for system-level solutions.

Semiconductor

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Vu LeDang

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test software modules for UWB chipsets, with a focus on MAC layer functionality

Debug real-time systems, working hands-on with development boards and lab equipment

Participate in feature bring-up/interoperability activities with external certification labs as well as customer sites

Collaborate with product S/W and manufacturing teams to provide system-level API and firmware functionality to meet end-user requirements

Collaborate with System engineering teams to architect, define and implement innovative algorithms, calibrations, and protocols

Support post-silicon bring up, validation, performance characterization, system integration, and debug

Qualification

C programmingUWB standards knowledgeFirmware developmentPhysical layer conceptsLab equipment proficiencyAnalytical skillsCuriosityProblem-solving skillsCollaborationCreativity

Required

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

Excellent coding skills in C programming languages

Strong Understanding of UWB standards & domain knowledge of UWB MAC / PHY Specifications

Experience in developing firmware for UWB communication protocols 802.15.4z and 802.15.4ab

Fluency in using lab equipment such as logic analyzers/oscilloscopes/network analyzers/spectrum analyzers/signal generators/power meters etc

Excellent problem-solving skills & analytical skills

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

Understanding of UCI layer, FiRa ranging and CCC standard is desirable

Understanding of physical layer concepts (e.g., modulation analysis (OFDM), channel estimation, radar) is added advantage

The ideal candidate should have experience or knowledge on below domains: Modern UWB specifications like 802.15.4z/8092.15.4ab/FiRa/DCK/CCC

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/401k

Charitable giving match

4+ weeks of paid time off a year

Stipend for fertility care or adoption

Medical travel support

Virtual vet care for your fur babies

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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