Senior Staff Engineer - System

Location

San Jose, California – onsite at Samsung Semiconductor headquarters.

Systems team within the Location Group is looking for an experienced Systems/DSP engineer at Staff/Senior Staff level. The role focuses on receiver model development, receiver design, fixed‑point design, and performance analysis of cutting‑edge location IP that powers leading mobile and wearable products.

• Develop key location technologies using GNSS signals such as GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, Beidou, and others.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain C/C++ receiver model for RTL bit‑and‑cycle‑accurate verification and receiver algorithm development.
• Design advanced signal‑processing algorithms, front‑end, and baseband architectures for location receivers.
• Work with large receiver end‑to‑end simulation models to demonstrate, benchmark system performance, verify functional behavior, and validate hardware design.
• Collaborate closely with DV, RTL, and SW/FW engineers to model and verify receiver ASIC implementation.
• Conduct design verification on FPGA, bring up ASIC and board, and perform hands‑on lab testing and debugging.
• Perform detailed data analysis of product logs for performance characterization and issue resolution.
• Collaborate effectively with teams within and outside the organization for optimal product outcomes.
• Prepare and present detailed technical reports on algorithms, software, and test results.
• Travel internationally and/or domestically to support product optimization for customers and collaborate with team members in other geographies.

• Bachelor’s with 15+ years of relevant industry experience, Master’s with 13+ years, or Ph.D. with 10+ years in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Strong software development skills in C/C++, Python, and MATLAB.
• Deep understanding and experience with wireless receiver architecture for GNSS receivers and/or CDMA receivers such as AGC, DSP filters, correlators, FFT, AFC, and PLL.
• Excellent foundation in signal processing, detection theory, estimation theory, wireless channels, random processes, demodulation, and decoding.
• Good understanding of GNSS acquisition and tracking algorithms.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Data analysis, visualization, and triage experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with Jira, Gerrit, and Git.
• Strong debugging skills, disciplined coding practice, and proficient code analysis skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Resourceful Achiever: self‑motivated, proactive, and creative in solving problems.
• Avid Learner: thrives on challenges, seeks continuous growth, and uses data to prove hypotheses.
• Devoted Professional: diligent and deliberate, delivering results without ego.
• Thoughtful Collaborator: builds relationships across teams and welcomes ideas to drive inclusive progress.
• Innovative and adaptable: explores new ideas and adapts quickly to change.
• Inclusive: tailors communication style to diverse global norms.

• Base pay range: $189,000 – $301,000 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plan.
• On‑site café, gym, and virtual fitness classes.
• Paid time off: 4+ weeks per year plus holidays and sick leave.
• Family support: fertility care stipend, medical travel support, and virtual vet care.
• Emotional wellness: on‑demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions.
• Flexible work environment to balance personal and professional life.

Samsung Semiconductor is committed to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered. We provide comprehensive accommodations 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.