SOC Memory Subsystem Architect

Samsung•San Jose, CA

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 SoC Memory Subsystem Architect, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our premium chipsets by defining and driving the development of innovative SoC memory and cache subsystems. This is a high-level, technical contributor position that requires a strong foundation in architecture principles, as well as in-depth understanding of memory subsystems, including memory hierarchies, interfaces, controllers, and caches. Your expertise will enable you to propose and implement new, efficient SoC memory architectures that meet the demands of our cutting-edge products. You identify, propose, and deliver new SoC memory architectures and features for premium mobile and related product platforms. You contribute to high-impact deliverables, with the freedom to experiment and explore novel ideas to challenge existing norms and push the boundaries of what is possible. You create detailed designs and specifications for memory subsystems, including memory interfaces, controllers, and caches. You analyze PPA trade-offs and optimize memory subsystem performance, power consumption, and area utilization to meet system requirements. You work closely with software, hardware, and validation teams to ensure memory subsystem designs meet system requirements and are properly integrated You create and maintain detailed documentation of memory subsystem designs, including architecture, implementation, and verification plans. You inspire high performance, mentor junior engineers, foster trust, and promote a culture of ownership culture and open communications. You stay up-to-date with emerging memory technologies and recommend their adoption in SoC designs. The System IP & SoC Architecture team at SARC/ACL designs proprietary coherent interconnects and memory controllers that power Exynos SoCs for Samsung’s premium consumer devices. We play a critical role in shaping the technology roadmap, delivering scalable, performance- and power-optimized IP solutions that support advanced system modeling and real-world applications such as gaming and computational photography. With scalability and efficiency at the core of our designs, our IP integrates seamlessly into complex semiconductor products, enabling cutting-edge memory subsystem capabilities across diverse market segments. Joining our team means collaborating alongside talented engineers from diverse technical backgrounds across a global organization. You’ll have the opportunity to build next-generation technologies, broaden your expertise, and solve impactful challenges in a supportive environment built on collaboration, continuous learning, and growth.

Requirements

20+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 18+ years of experience with a Master’s Degree, or 16+ years of experience with a PhD
Extensive experience designing and developing complex digital systems and SoC memory architectures.
Expertise in memory hierarchies, memory interfaces (e.g., DDR, LPDDR, HBM), and memory controllers is crucial.
Detailed knowledge of cache subsystems including caching policies and understanding the tradeoffs of latency, bandwidth and hierarchies
Experience with cache coherence protocols and bus protocols – CHI/ACE/AXI
Knowledge of memory scheduling, bandwidth management, and latency optimization.
High familiarity with existing and emerging JEDEC memory standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Android ecosystem and analysis tools is a plus
Experience with Arm architecture and ecosystem is a plus

Responsibilities

Identify, propose, and deliver new SoC memory architectures and features for premium mobile and related product platforms.
Contribute to high-impact deliverables, with the freedom to experiment and explore novel ideas to challenge existing norms and push the boundaries of what is possible.
Create detailed designs and specifications for memory subsystems, including memory interfaces, controllers, and caches.
Analyze PPA trade-offs and optimize memory subsystem performance, power consumption, and area utilization to meet system requirements.
Work closely with software, hardware, and validation teams to ensure memory subsystem designs meet system requirements and are properly integrated
Create and maintain detailed documentation of memory subsystem designs, including architecture, implementation, and verification plans.
Inspire high performance, mentor junior engineers, foster trust, and promote a culture of ownership culture and open communications.
Stay up-to-date with emerging memory technologies and recommend their adoption in SoC designs.