Samsung Semiconductor · 4 hours ago
Principal Engineer, Device Modeling
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$219K/yr - $351K/yr
15+ years expSamsung Semiconductor is a global leader in technology solutions that power everyday tools, from smartphones to IoT devices. They are seeking a Principal Engineer to research and explore future logic technology paths and capabilities, focusing on device architectures and materials for sub-3nm technology nodes.
Semiconductor
Responsibilities
Develop and analyze new CMOS and beyond-CMOS device architectures, including the required materials and integrations schemes
Develop internal benchmarking capability based on available data, modeling, and/or learnings from multiple sources, and create assessments to share with internal R&D team
Develop realistic device-level PPAC (power, performance, area, and cost) analysis for new technology options
Qualification
Required
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or related fields, and 15+ years of industry experience
Conceptualize, design, and assess new CMOS device architectures and logic structures involving new device materials, and process integration
Hands-on experience and understanding of the benefits and limitations of EDA tools in device and process modeling
Expertise in applying Machine Learning algorithms and approaches to accelerate and improve effectiveness of TCAD modeling
Deep knowledge of device physics for 3D logic structures, including emerging beyond-CMOS devices
Develop speculative integration flows and process assumptions, and assess risks
Deep understanding of requirements and design windows for applications including low-power, high-performance, embedded memory
Expertise in design and optimizations of advanced logic and memory standard cells
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
Demonstrated experience and expertise in developing new CMOS device architectures
Understanding of FEOL, MOL, and BEOL process flows
Experience in designing logic test structures and using process emulators
Experience in device reliability assessment
Experience in guiding research consortia funded by the semiconductor industry and / or academic research in the field of device exploration
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/401k
Charitable giving match
4+ weeks of paid time off a year
Holidays and sick leave
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 1974San Jose, California, USA
10001+ employees
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