Senior Engineer, RTL Memory Centric Computing

Senior Engineer, RTL Memory Centric Computing

Location:

San Jose, California, United States

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The AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) Computing Lab is dedicated to solving the complex system-level challenges posed by the growing demands of future AI/ML workloads. Our team designs, prototypes, and optimizes next-generation AI systems through tight hardware–software co-design, collaborating with hardware and software engineers to address AI/ML workload challenges and explore computing abstractions that balance hardware and software components. We continuously conduct research across memory, computing, interconnect, and AI/ML to ensure our platforms handle demanding workloads, with a focus on affordability and sustainability.

Join us in shaping the future of computing.

We are looking for a Senior Engineer, RTL Memory Centric Computing
. This role is part of the AGICL lab within DSRA, a research-driven systems lab at the intersection of large language models, accelerator hardware, and high-performance software stacks.

Location
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Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office / U.S. headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

What You’ll Do

• Develop IP for memory centric computing systems using Verilog, System Verilog and HLS
• Optimize the IP for performance, power, and area by leveraging advanced design techniques such as pipelining, parallelism, and data compression
• Collaborate with Verification engineers to design and develop test plans
• Make design decisions out of a large design trade-off space across performance, power, thermal, and cost
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues and ensure the quality of the design through verification and validation
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning and hardware architecture and contribute to development of new technologies
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including users, partners, and management, to ensure systems are delivered on time and within budget
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s with 5+ years, or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 0+ years of industry experience
• Strong background in microarchitecture and computer architecture
• 5+ years of experience in front-end design methodology involving RTL development for complex control and data path IPs
• Experience in designing Memory Controller, NOC, Interconnect IP
• Experience in Memory Centric computing IP and SOC integration
• Experience in AI/ML workloads
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Inclusive and adaptable to diverse global norms
• Avid learner who uses data to build understanding
• Collaborative, open to different approaches
• Innovative and creative, able to 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 factors including function, location, experience, and education. We offer incentive opportunities and a diverse benefits package centered on employee wellbeing, including Medical/Dental/Vision/401k and additional support for employees and their families.

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Samsung Semiconductor is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and are committed to providing accommodations throughout recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.

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