Sr. Post Silicon Debug/Validation 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

The Debug and Validation Engineer will be responsible for debug, emulation, and test development for state-of-the-art GPU, Coherent Interconnect, and Memory Controllers used in smartphones, tablets and automotive application. Other responsibilities will include:

• GPU Silicon Debug, Design for Debug Architecture, and Diagnostic Development
• Automated SOC level system test generation for GPU and Coherent Interconnect.
• Board level hardware and software bring up of GPU, SOCs (Memory Controllers, Chip Interconnect/Fabric) 
• Functional and parametric analysis of SOC and IP within an SOC
• Debug and root cause determination of improper or inconsistent operation
• Software tool development or scripting to support the debug and test simplification and automation
• Leverage debug features to accelerate testing and improve test effectiveness
• Develop IP level functional validation test plans
• SOC Emulation - Modify hardware, software, and test bench, run emulation, and analyze SOC behavior
• Provide debug and testing input for feature improvements to next generation designs

Skills and Qualifications

• BS Computer Engineering, BSEE, or comparable and 10 + years industry experience in a design verification role or Master’s Degree plus 6 years experience or PhD plus 4 years experience
• Experienced with System and board level bring up
• Experienced with GPU and Microprocessor Debug using Logic Analyzer, Scopes, and other test equipment
• Experienced using debugger such as Lauterbach to debug software/SOC
• Familiar with performance and power measurement techniques
• Familiar with scanchain, array dump, HW debug techniques
• Familiar with emulator signal extraction from waveform techniques
• Familiar with IPXACT design documents and parser software development
• GPU architectural knowledge and development experience
• Familiarity with GPU APIs (OGL, OGLes, Vulkan) and GPU SW stacks
• Experienced with C/C++/Object Oriented programming, Python, Shell Scripting
• Familiar with GPU and Microprocessor Product and Test engineering
• Linux and Android Kernel programming
• BIOS and Firmware programming
• Verilog, UVM experience
• Experienced in Driving debug effort across design, verification and software organization

Pay Transparency

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 $174,557.00 and $305,414.00. 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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