Staff Engineer, High-Speed I/O Analog-Mixed Circuit

Samsung Semiconductor•San Jose, CA

6d•$163,000 - $253,000•Onsite

About The Position

Samsung's Memory IO Lab, part of the Memory Business Unit, is seeking a Staff Engineer specializing in High-Speed I/O Analog-Mixed Circuit design. This role is crucial for developing next-generation IO tech solutions to support emerging machine learning applications, data analytics, and edge computing. The Memory IO Lab is an integral part of Samsung's R&D innovation engine, working closely with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate feature innovation into product roadmaps. The position requires daily onsite presence at the San Jose headquarters, aligning with the company's Flexible Work policy.

Requirements

BS with 10+ years of experience, MS with 8+ years of experience, or PhD with 5+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
5+ years of experience in system on chip architecture, high-speed serial interfaces, and analog and mixed-signal circuit designs using advanced CMOS technology nodes.
Prior experience in designing high-speed interfaces like DDR, LPDDR, GDDR, or HBM I/O interface.
Expertise in providing and understanding layout requirements for high-speed circuits.
Knowledge of all facets of high-speed I/O design, specifically including DLL/PLL/FFE/CTLE/DFE, output drivers, ODT, Duty Cycle Correction (DCC), Training/calibration for timing improvement, high-speed power design, and low-power design.
Experience working closely with device/process teams to define transistor specifications.
Proven ability to achieve results in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Experience in high-frequency clock distribution design, implementation, and analysis.
Deep understanding of PPA (performance, power, and area) trade-offs.
Proficiency with EDA tools such as Cadence, MATLAB (Simulink), and EM tools.
Experience with silicon bring-up and automatic measurement using scripts.
Strong scripting and automation skills using Tcl/Perl. Knowledge of Python is a plus.
Self-motivated problem-solver with the ability to work well in a team.
Inclusive behavior, adapting style to the situation and diverse global norms.
An avid learner, approaching challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to build understanding.
Collaborative approach, building relationships, offering support, and welcoming diverse perspectives.
Innovative and creative, proactively exploring new ideas and adapting quickly to change.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Python.

Responsibilities

Hands-on analog circuit design, including circuit design, running simulations to confirm functionality and performance, and collaborating with the verification team.
Design of mixed-signal circuits such as high-speed data converters, PLL, and SERDES.
Guiding layout floor-planning at block and top levels to optimize overall performance.
Supervising layout activities and providing concise guidelines to layout engineers, with the ability to perform layout tasks if necessary.
Taking ownership of circuit and system specifications.
Simulating designs using state-of-the-art CAD tools.
Documenting designs and simulation results.