Software Engineer, Trace Semantics & Workload Analysis

Samsung Semiconductor • San Jose, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on extracting semantic meaning from C and SystemC execution traces and translating them into time‑aligned power features used by the trace‑driven power and thermal simulation pipeline. A solid knowledge of computer architectures is required.
Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office in alignment with our Flexible Work policy
Reports to: SVP, R&D (Power & Thermal Lab)

Requirements

• Bachelors degree 5+ years of experience or Masters degree 3+ years of experience.
• Strong C++ programming skills.
• Experience with simulators or architectural‑modeling frameworks.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture (memory systems, buses, controllers).
• Experience handling large‑scale trace data and time‑series analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with GPU/TPU workloads or AI/ML execution patterns.
• Experience with power, performance, or thermal modeling.
• Background in simulation infrastructure or research‑oriented software development.

Responsibilities

• Analyze C and SystemC‑level execution and memory‑access traces from GPU/TPU workloads.
• Define and implement trace semantics relevant to power and thermal behavior.
• Design feature‑extraction pipelines that map workload activity to power macromodel inputs.
• Implement event‑to‑time synchronization (cycle‑accurate) across traces, power models, and thermal solvers, considering architectural aspects, and collaborate with architecture/hardware engineers.
• Collaborate with RTL engineers to ensure feature/model consistency.
• Support workload‑phase detection, burst‑behavior analysis, and access‑pattern classification based on CPU/GPU/TPU I/O‑operation architectures and memory‑controller operations, collaborating with architecture/hardware engineers.

Benefits

• The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance. This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves.
• An investment in your future is an investment in ours.
• Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
• Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
• Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies.
• Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.
• Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
• Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees