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We believe 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. is a world leader in Memory, System LSI and LCD technologies. As a member of Samsung’s Memory Solutions Lab (MSL), you will be part of an Advanced Research and Development team developing the next generation of enterprise memory and storage technologies. The team innovates, solves key technical problems in areas and products related to Samsung’s HBM, DRAM and NAND flash memory technologies, and tackles a variety of challenging issues in data center, server, and AI software infrastructure.
The ideal candidate for this role would share our passion for creating and innovating new technologies, and thrive in a highly dynamic, fast-paced, results-driven environment. We are looking for someone to manage, guide and lead a group of highly talented, passionate, and versatile engineers who share our vision and contribute to the creation of next generation memory solutions. He/She will join a team of experts in researching and developing innovative solutions that utilize existing and emerging technologies to add substantial value to Samsung. The team covers a broad spectrum of topics and is building an ecosystem surrounding efficient utilization of next-generation AI hardware. Your team will be working with the-state-of-art technologies in the context of vertical integration and optimization across H/W and S/W.
Location: Hybrid with at least 3 days in office in San Jose, CA office location remainder of time to work remotely.
Job ID: 42077
- Manage and guide a team of 5-7 research engineers developing efficient AI software systems and solutions.
- Lead key research and development activities to design, develop and evaluate software for accelerators such as GPUs and memory solutions meeting their needs.
- Work with other hardware/software architects to invent new and refine existing solutions for future products, and contribute to feasibility studies.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to meet organizational goals. Collaborate with universities and international teams.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, helping engineers to be motivated, engaged and accountable.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's with 10+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 8+ year or PhD in Electrical, Computer Science or related Science with 5+ years of Industry Experience Preferred.
- 8+ years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
- 3+ year of experience in a technical leadership role with 2+ years of experience in people management/team leadership role.
- 3+ years of experience and in-depth expertise in ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc., and related ecosystem software stack development.
- Proven track record of leading the delivery of production-ready software.
- Must be highly motivated with excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, listening and presentation skills.
- Prior experience developing/leading compiler-accelerated distributed performance improvement solutions in AI/ML frameworks and related ecosystem stack.
- Expertise in end-to-end performance analysis and improvement of acceleration kernels.
- Good understanding of accelerator architecture and micro-architecture fundamentals.
- Prior hardware/software co-design experience and ability to collaborate with both the hardware and the software teams effectively.
- Proven leadership, emotional intelligence and soft skills such as self-awareness, empathy, adaptability, conflict resolution and influencing skills.
- Inquisitive mind and ability to thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
- 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.
What We Offer
The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay 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. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.
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.
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.
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.
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