Staff Software Engineer - Web Graphics

Title: Staff Software Engineer – Web Graphics

Company: Samsung Research America (SRA)

Lab: MPS

Location: Mountain View, CA or Cambridge, MA

Summary:

We are looking for highly skilled individuals for a role that’s sits in the intersection of Augmented Reality and Web Platform and Browser development. This is a great opportunity to join Samsung’s Web Platform team to build next generation of Web based computing platforms. Come join the Mobile Communication Lab and help us build next generation of 3D and AR on the Web.
Samsung Internet Browser (or simply Samsung Internet) is a mobile web browser for smartphones and tablets developed by Samsung Electronics with over a billion downloads. It is based on the open-source Chromium project. It is pre-installed on Samsung Galaxy devices.

Responsibilities Include:

• Design, implement and evolve existing and new web standards (HTML5, JavaScript) for advanced graphics, 3D and AR/VR on the web (WebXR)
• Participate in new product concepts and create proof-of-concept prototypes
• Function as an integral part of a larger team and collaborate and communicate effectively

Experience Requirements:

• MS/PhD in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required
• Expert knowledge of graphics pipelines, texture compression techniques on embedded systems is required
• Experience with object-oriented design and development and proficiency in Java and C++ programming languages is required
• Demonstrable experience contributing to one of the open-source Web Engines (Webkit /Chromium/Gecko) is required
• 6+ years of industry experience with strong Computer Science fundamentals in Data Structures, Algorithm Design, and Complexity Analysis is required
• Passion and fundamental understanding of the Web Platform and Web technologies is a required
• Experience working in a complex large codebase and or in an open-source project is required
• Knowledge of web security, privacy and fingerprinting is a preferred
• Experience with WebGL or WebXR is required
• Experience with Unity or other game engines is a plus

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is $153,300 and $210,550, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. 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.

Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), 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.