Samsung Semiconductor · 14 hours ago
Staff Engineer, GPU Architect
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $252K/yr
6+ years expSamsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, is seeking a Staff GPU Architect at their Austin Research and Development Center. In this role, you will contribute to the architectural strategy and development of next-generation GPU designs for Samsung’s Exynos chipset, focusing on high-performance and power-efficient solutions.
Semiconductor
Responsibilities
You are passionate about defining, developing, and implementing new SoC architectures and features for premium mobile and related product platforms
You enjoy learning about end-to-end design and optimization of GPU architectures, balancing performance, power, and area (PPA), while anticipating emerging applications such as ray tracing, AI, and AR/VR
You ensure design excellence by contributing to technical roadmaps, supporting product planning, and help evaluating long-term GPU architecture strategy
You proactively seek cross-functional collaboration with global teams, clearly communicate architecture proposals to diverse audiences, and exercising data-driven decision making to ensure seamless integration of the GPU into the overall system
You take initiatives on moderate-to-complex projects and help advance best practices, methodologies by staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 4+ years of experience with a Master's Degree, or 2+ years of experience with a Ph.D
6+ years of experience in GPU architecture, design, or development, with a focus on high-performance, low-power designs
Knowledge of graphics and GPU pipelines, hardware design, and computer architecture
Knowledge of emerging technologies, such as ray tracing, AI, and machine learning
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex systems and optimize performance, power, and area
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, global team environment
Preferred
Experience with CPU, NPU, or other complex processing units, such as ARM, x86, or RISC-V
Experience in performance modeling, analysis and optimization
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 1974San Jose, California, USA
10001+ employees
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