GPU Design Verification Engineer; GCDV

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.

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• Perform design verification of the graphics core components, including the front‑end graphics (control, geometry), back‑end graphics (rasterization, pixel processing), and shader cores, to ensure they function as expected and work together seamlessly to deliver high‑performance graphics rendering.
• Verify the top‑level GPU design, including the integration of various components and features, to certify that it meets the required specifications.
• Perform end‑to‑end design verification of the GPU core, covering the entire graphics pipeline from input to output, confirming that the entire graphics pipeline is functioning correctly.
• Debug issues found during verification and work with the design team to resolve them.

• 15+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/relevant technical field, or 13+ years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 11+ years of experience with a PhD.
• Proven experience in Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) top‑level design verification.
• In‑depth knowledge of the graphics pipeline, including front‑end graphics (control, geometry), and end‑to‑end pipeline.
• Expertise in programming languages such as C++ and Python.
• Proficiency with System Verilog, Verilog, and UVM for testbench development.
• Familiarity with GPU architecture and design principles.
• Understanding of computer graphics concepts, including 3D graphics, shaders, and graphics APIs.

The GPU Design Verification team at SARC/ACL owns test plan coverage for Samsung’s mobile GPU through three levels:
Graphics Code, Subsystem Verification, and Formal Verification. As a geographically dispersed team, we collaborate and interact with other internal teams to ensure GPU architectural designs and modules within the GPU work well across the board. Here you are part of a diverse global task force with a cross‑functional scope, focusing on collaboration and growth to scale quickly with the financial backing of a company leading globally in innovation.

Base pay range: $180,200 – $297,200 (salary varies with experience, location, and qualifications). This position is exempt under FLSA. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), free lunch, employee purchase program, tuition assistance (after 6 months), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and more. This role may also be eligible for long‑term incentive plan and relocation assistance.

This position requires access to information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Applicants must be eligible to access export‑controlled information or receive a government authorization.

By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose 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.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.