Senior Staff Engineer, Modem SOC Architect

Company

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.

Location

South Bay

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Advancing the World’s Technology Together
Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future. 

We believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

What You’ll Do


Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. in San Diego is searching for wireless SOC architect at all levels.

Candidate will join a team conducting research on next generation wireless systems (5G and beyond) and will work on the chip architecture and design, hardware/software partitioning, and verification of modem chips for latest 3GPP standards such as New Radio (5G), LTE,  and V2X. 

Samsung modem chipsets for 2G/3G/4G/5G have been commercialized in millions of smart devices including Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets including the advanced 5G mmWave solutions.

Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose, CA headquarters 3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time.

Job ID: 41387

  • Design, implement and validate hardware architecture of modem chipsets which meet upcoming requirements of 5G use cases.
  • Incorporate tradeoff of performance, size and power consumption within SOC design.
  • Incorporate interactions of RF, digital, baseband engines and various sub-systems including microprocessor/controllers in overall architecture design of the modem platform.
  • Enable profiling of chip performance metrics using simulators.
  • C/C++ performance modeling of proposed architectural solutions and features.
  • Support lab bring-up and evaluation of chip samples.
  • Work closely with hardware and software engineers to develop an implementation that meets system requirements.

What You Bring

  • Bachelors with 15+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 13+ years or PhD with 10+ years in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred.
  • Experience in modem architecture design of cellular systems and other advanced wireless systems.
  • Experience in inter and intra-chip connections, bus protocols and wireless interfaces.
  • Solid programming skills in C, C++ or equivalent languages.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, teamwork and presentation skills.
  • 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.

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Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The pay range for roles at this level across all US locations and job function is displayed below. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.


Base Pay Range
$132,800—$270,000 USD

What We Offer
An investment in your future, is an investment in ours. That’s why we offer a diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to competitive compensation and the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive curation of benefits empower our people to care for their whole selves.
Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.
Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.

Covid-19 Policy
To help keep our employees, customers, and communities safe, we’ve developed guidelines for our teams. Currently, we encourage vaccination for all employees, and may require it depending on job functions (e.g., traveling for business, meeting with customers). While visiting our offices or attending team events, we ask employees to complete a daily health questionnaire and complete a weekly COVID test. Our COVID policies are subject to change depending on public health, regulatory and business circumstances. 

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Samsung Semiconductor is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to do their best work. We hire the best talent for our teams, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. Our focus is on hiring teammates with humble expertise, kindness, dedication and a willingness to embrace challenges and learn together every day.

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Date Posted

03/09/2023

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