GPU Architect, Sr. Staff Engineer

Position Summary

Samsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, is founded on a simple philosophy – the endless pursuit of excellence will create a better world for all. At Samsung Austin Research and Development Center (SARC) and Advanced Computing Lab (ACL), we are building a center of excellence for Intellectual Property (IP) that is applied to high-performance computing devices (mobile, automotive, and other custom market segments) consumed by millions of people around the world. Come build with us!

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Staff GPU Architect, you will research or design the new GPU features such as Ray Tracing, Machine Learning, AR/VR and more while help driving a team to implement and get performance estimate of such new feature. You have a curious mindset that thrives on navigating the unknown through innovation and continuous learning. Your expertise will add impacts to our current and future plans strategy.  

We believe in connecting your area of expertise with the right level and functional discipline that can empower you to grow. You will have the unique opportunity to explore and contribute to the graphics pipeline, while broadening your knowledge in different aspects of GPU development.

• You get excited about interacting with researchers or architect leads to understand their new approach for the new GPU features.
• You are a domain expert in one or more technical areas. You are passionate about researching and designing the algorithm to support the new GPU features.
• You are an innovator. You thrive on driving future-oriented changes and partner with internal teams and external divisions outside SARC/ACL to turn exploration ideas into product reality.
• You are skilled at driving cross-company collaboration by creating synergetic ways of working using effective communications and proactive partnership with multiple stakeholders. You will manage high-impact projects/ initiatives to collect performance new estimate and implement a prototype system containing new GPU features.
• You are an aspiring leader who works with RTL designers and software team to determine the risk and gain of such new GPU features.
• You enjoy identifying and distilling complex problems or situations by seeking the root causes and engaging others to brainstorm possible outcomes. You will use effective decision-making skill to come up with the best solution based on comprehensive data sources and sound judgment to align to current organizational needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum requirements

• 15+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/relevant technical field, or 13+ years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 11+ years of experience with a PhD
• C, C++ and python programming in a Linux environment
• Experience with development tools such as revision control systems, debuggers, and make/cmake
• 10+ years of experience with GPU architecture design and modelling OR 10+ years of experience with GPU module and micro-architecture design

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OpenGL, Vulkan, DirectX or Metal
• Experience with CUDA or OpenCL and machine learning
• Experience with AR/VR solution implementation
• Creative problem solver
• Effective interpersonal communications skills

Our Team

We’re growing a team with talented individuals and diverse skillsets to build a technology roadmap and deliver market-leading GPU product. Our Xclipse GPU is the first mobile GPU with ray tracing technology that enables console-level graphic for Samsung Galaxy smartphones.

Being part of a unique growing team at a well-established global company means you have limitless room to explore, innovate, and grow by wearing different hats. Our GPU Architect team delivers whole system architecture-level design for Samsung’s current and next-generation mobile GPU. Depending on the functional discipline, they’re responsible for anywhere from early-stage architectural exploration, research work focusing on graphic and machine learning, defining new features, modeling, to diving into microarchitecture design and programming work.

Total Rewards

At Samsung – SARC/ACL, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $174,557 and $305,414. Your actual base pay will depend on variables that may include your education skills, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), free onsite lunch, employee purchase program, tuition assistance (after 6 months), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

Additionally, this role might be eligible to participate in long term incentive plan and relocation.

U.S. Export Control

This position requires the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions.  Applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information.

Trade Secrets

By submitting an application, you [applicant] agree[s] not to disclose to Samsung, or induce Samsung to use, any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to any current or previous employer or other person or entity.

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