Senior Staff Engineer, SOC Architect and Hardware Engineering

Samsung Semiconductor•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The SoC Architect will serve as a key technical leader, translating client requirements into an optimal SoC blueprint that achieves aggressive PPA (Power, Performance, Area) targets and driving its successful implementation. This role will be a critical leader who provides the technical blueprint that ultimately realizes our clients' business objectives and should have a deep understanding of the complexities of custom SoC development and the ability to leverage broad system knowledge to create innovative solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline and 10+ years of experience, or Master’s and 8+ years of experience.
5+ years experience in SoC Architecture or System Engineering (experience in custom ASIC/SoC projects is a plus)
Deep understanding of Computer Architecture and SoC Design (including CPU, GPU, Accelerators, Caches, and Memory Systems).
Expert knowledge and design experience with on-chip interconnects (e.g., AMBA AXI/CHI) and High-Speed Interface protocols.
In-depth knowledge of Power Management and low-power design techniques.
Experience with SoC-level Clock, Reset, and Power Domain architecture.
Comprehensive understanding of the overall RTL design and SoC design flow (Implementation & Verification).
Excellent problem-solving skills to independently identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues.
Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including hardware and software engineering teams, managements, and clients.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python/Perl
You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

Nice To Haves

experience in custom ASIC/SoC projects is a plus

Responsibilities

Analyze and define the functional, performance, and power requirements based on the client's end product and application (e.g., mobile, edge device, data center or physical AI).
Conceive and specify the Top-Level SoC Architecture and Microarchitecture, including CPU/GPU/NPU cores, memory subsystem, Interconnect (Coherent/Non-Coherent Fabric), and high-speed I/O interfaces (e.g., PCIe, UALink or ESUN).
Evaluate various architectural trade-offs and validate architectural decisions using performance and power modeling (C/C++, SystemC).
Provide technical guidance on IP selection, integration, and system optimization, and define the Design for Debug/Test/Excellence (DFx) strategy.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (HW Design, Verification, Physical Design, Software) to ensure architectural specifications are accurately translated into the design and implementation phases.
Identify and resolve technical risks throughout the project lifecycle, and lead technical communication with clients and