Samsung Electronics · 18 hours ago
Principal Engineer, Device Modeling
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$219K/yr - $351K/yr
15+ years expSamsung Electronics is a global leader in technology solutions, providing innovative designs that push the boundaries of what's possible. The Principal Engineer, Device Modeling will research and evaluate new device architectures and materials, optimizing logic technology paths for sub-3nm technology nodes while collaborating with multiple organizations to develop internal benchmarking and technology roadmaps.
Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsManufacturingMobile AppsMobile Devices
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
A 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 Electronics
Samsung Electronics is a technology company that engages in consumer electronics, IT and mobile communications, and device solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.75BKey Investors
U.S. Department of Commerce
2024-04-15Grant· $4.75B
2023-01-10Post Ipo Equity
1975-06-11IPO
Leadership Team
Boo-Keun Yoon
President & CEO
Jong Hee Han
Vice Chairman & CEO
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