GPU Software Program Manager

Samsung Electronics•San Jose, CA

28d•$180,200 - $297,200•Onsite

About The Position

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! Role and Responsibilities As a GPU Software Program Manager, you will drive program management execution for Samsung’s GPU Software development programs, enabling software readiness across pre-silicon development, post-silicon performance, platform maintenance, and next-generation graphics and compute architecture Your work will support delivery across key software domains, including architecture, performance, compiler, system software, graphics drivers, compute, advanced rendering, tools, validation, and software QA. In this high-impact individual contributor role, you will partner closely with GPU software leaders, architecture, hardware, validation, platform engineering, global teams, and ecosystem partners to improve execution visibility, manage dependencies, develop and maintain integrated project plans, and support delivery of complex software programs. You will help strengthen operational discipline across software development cycles supporting emerging technology initiatives spanning advanced graphics APIs, ML/AI workloads, GPU profiling and debugging tools, game engine collaboration, developer tools, and GPU/NPU integration across Samsung’s software ecosystem.

Requirements

11+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or 9+ years with a Master’s Degree, or 7+ years with a Ph.D.
7+ years of experience in technical program or project management for software, GPU, graphics, platform, mobile, embedded, AI/ML, or complex system development programs
Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, including architecture, development, validation, QA, release readiness, performance optimization, and maintenance
Experience managing program execution across complex software domains such as graphics drivers, compilers, system software, compute, developer tools, performance, validation, or platform engineering
Proven experience driving schedule planning, resource planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, stakeholder alignment, program reporting, and continuous improvement of project management processes, metrics, and execution frameworks across complex technical organizations.
Strong proficiency with Jira, Confluence, defect tracking systems, project schedule/resource management tools, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies, source control systems such as Git or Perforce, and engineering development workflows
Demonstrated ability to identify program risks, resolve cross-functional issues and conflicts, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate execution status to technical and executive stakeholders.
Strong analytical, ownership, and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with demonstrated ability to engage senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, and drive alignment through ambiguity in a fast-paced global environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting GPU software, graphics drivers, Android platform, Vulkan, ANGLE, compute, compiler, or advanced rendering programs
Experience working with global software teams and external ecosystem partners, including Android, game engine, developer tools, or industry community partners
Experience supporting pre-silicon software development, post-silicon performance, platform maintenance, or product commercialization programs
Familiarity with GPU/NPU integration, ML/AI use cases, profiling/debugging tools, or mobile graphics performance workflows

Responsibilities

Drive program management execution for GPU software deliverables, including schedule planning, milestone tracking, resource planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and delivery alignment across multiple software domains.
Coordinate and enable cross-functional execution across software architecture, performance, compiler, system software, Vulkan driver, compute, ANGLE, advanced rendering, tools, validation, and software QA teams, managing multiple concurrent programs and ensuring alignment to project plans and key milestones.
Support program health reporting and leadership communications by tracking progress, risks, blockers, mitigation plans, and delivery predictability with Jira/Confluence tracking, dashboards, documentation, and execution workflows across pre-silicon, post-silicon, and sustaining programs.
Strengthen collaboration with hardware, architecture, validation, platform engineering, global teams, and Android ecosystem partners to align software readiness with development milestones, technical priorities, and ecosystem requirements, facilitating cross-functional discussions and influencing alignment across engineering organizations.
Drive continuous improvement of program management processes, metrics, documentation, and execution frameworks, championing best practices that improve visibility, predictability, and operational efficiency across software development programs.