Senior Staff Engineer, RTL Memory Centric Computing

Senior Staff Engineer, RTL Memory Centric Computing

San Jose, California, United States

The AGI Computing Lab is dedicated to designing and developing scalable platforms that handle the complex memory and computational demands of AI/ML workloads. In this role, you will design, prototype, and optimize next‑generation AI systems through tight hardware–software co‑design, contributing to the advancement of AGI in an affordable and sustainable manner.

• Develop IP for memory‑centric computing systems using Verilog, System Verilog, and HLS.
• Optimize the IP for performance, power, and area using techniques such as pipelining, parallelism, and data compression.
• Collaborate with verification engineers to design and develop test plans.
• Make design decisions across performance, power, thermal, and cost trade‑offs.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues and validate design quality through verification and validation.
• Stay current on advancements in machine learning and hardware architecture and contribute to developing new technologies.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders—including users, partners, and management—to ensure timely and on‑budget delivery.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s with 15+ years, or Master’s with 13+ years, or PhD with 10+ years of industry experience.
• Strong background in microarchitecture and computer architecture.
• 5+ years of front‑end design methodology involving RTL development for complex control and data‑path IPs.
• Experience designing Memory Controller, NOC, and interconnect IP.
• Experience in memory‑centric computing IP and SoC integration.
• Experience with 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, collaborative, and innovative approach to teamwork and problem solving.
• Curious, resilient learner who seeks data to build understanding.

Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office, in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

$189,000 – $301,000 USD

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) plans.
• Inclusive rewards plan supporting whole‑person wellbeing.
• Paid time off: 4+ weeks of PTO a year, holidays, and sick leave.
• Family support: fertility care stipend, adoption support, medical travel assistance.
• Virtual vet care for pets.
• On‑demand wellness apps and free confidential therapy sessions.
• Onsite café and gym, plus virtual fitness classes.
• Flexible work environment to balance professional and personal needs.

Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. Comprehensive accommodations are provided throughout the recruiting process for candidates with disabilities, long‑term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy‑related support.

All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.