Senior Staff Engineer, SoC Architecture – Memory Subsystem and Interconnect

Samsung Research America (SRA)
Mountain View, CA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

The Samsung Research America SOC Architecture Lab provides innovative SoC architecture, bus / memory subsystem, multimedia subsystems and key IP blocks for future Samsung Galaxy products. We are defining the high-performance SoC architecture development for various Galaxy device lineups.

What You Will Do

Guide on development of innovative Fabric, System cache and DRAM controller Architectural and microarchitectural features to boost power and performance on various targeted workloads in next generation SOCs. Identify and deliver Fabric, System cache and DRAM controller subsystem architecture proposals for products in new and existing markets.

Why It Might Be a Fit

9+ years of experience in SOC or ASIC design and architecture. Prior direct experience (> 7 years) in Fabric, System Cache, DRAM controller Architecture or microarchitecture is required.

Requirements

  • BSc, Masters, or PhD in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • 9+ years of experience in SOC or ASIC design and architecture
  • Prior direct experience (> 7 years) in Fabric, System Cache, DRAM controller Architecture or microarchitecture is required
  • Understanding of memory controller architecture, memory scheduling, prioritization and QoS
  • Detailed knowledge of ARM bus infrastructure (ACE/AXI/AHB)
  • Fluid knowledge of one or more JEDEC standards such as LPDDR, DDR, or HBM, and the ability to analyze such standards and drive recommendations
  • Background in memory systems and computer architecture to understand the tradeoffs among memory bandwidth, latency, performance, power, SoC area

Benefits

  • hourly pay rate range $197,800—$296,600 USD
  • annual bonus eligibility
  • generous benefits
  • life insurance
  • health insurance
  • retirement plan
  • paid time off
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