FE Design Verification Engineer; FE Infra

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.

Come build with us!

• You design, support, and continuously improve highly complex, scalable, and efficient Verification flows, with a focus on ensuring robustness and efficiency
• You collaborate with verification teams on advanced flow-based regression tools and maintain them by providing consistent support and updates to meet evolving project demands
• You own regression management systems, including flow-based regression support, proactively managing regression triage, interactive user requirements, and troubleshooting issues to ensure unified project continuity
• You ensure compatibility across platforms and resolve any tool-specific issues in support of FE verification workflows
• You regularly liaise with Synopsys vendors and other EDA partners to coordinate tool support, resolve escalated issues, and stay updated on new developments to ensure high-quality support for verification processes
• You act as the point of contact for VCS Synopsys issues, providing in-depth debugging, troubleshooting, and solutions to complex problems
• You debug and resolve complex coverage-related issues, including regression fail triaging and flow stability, while supporting end-to-end coverage analysis workflows to ensure accurate data insights for coverage closure
• You successfully deploy and maintain tools for RTL architecture, ensuring seamless integration with FE verification flows and addressing any support requirements
• You provide guidance on RTL architectural workflows and deployment best practices

• 15+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 13+ years of experience with a Master’s Degree, or 11+ years of experience with a PhD
• Proven experience in designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting FE Design Verification flows and CAD infrastructure for large-scale, high-performance projects
• Expertise in flow-based regression management, with strong analytical skills in debugging regression and coverage issues
• Strong understanding of industry-standard tools including Synopsys VCS, IES, and RTL architecture tools
• Experience working directly with EDA vendors to resolve issues and improve tool performance
• Advanced knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git, Perforce, and Git-P4 interfaces, with an ability to support and streamline versioning workflows
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, utilizing a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong attention to detail

We’re growing a team of talented individuals with diverse skill sets to build a technology roadmap and deliver market-leading GPU. Our Xclipse GPU is the first mobile GPU with ray tracing technology that enables console-level graphic for Samsung Galaxy smartphones.

With architecture scalability at the frontier of our design focus, our performance- and power-optimized IP solution gets integrated into complex semiconductor products, aiming to reach multiple market segments.

Being part of a unique growing team at a well-established global company means you have limitless room to explore, innovate, and grow by wearing different hats. Depending on the functional discipline, our GPU RTL design team covers power, shader, texture, memory system, Shader

IO, and front end areas. We believe in connecting your area of expertise with the right level and functional discipline that can empower you to grow.

At Samsung – SARC/ACL, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for…