Staff Engineer, HSIO Digital Design

Samsung Semiconductor • San Jose, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This team is focused on next-generation HSIO (High-Speed I/O) design for Samsung’s AI production platforms. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of industry experience specializing in digital design for die-to-die(chiplet) interfaces or similar high-speed I/O technologies. Candidates are expected to have a strong understanding of the end-to-end digital design flow and the ability to collaborate effectively with system and analog teams.

Requirements

• BS degree with 10+ years, MS degree with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years of experience in High-Speed I/O design
• Hands-on experience with Die-to-Die interface IP (e.g., UCIe, BOW), including: RTL design and verification Logic synthesis and Static timing analysis (STA) Semi-custom physical design Silicon validation and SoC integration
• Deep understanding of high-speed serial interconnect architectures (e.g., UCIe, PCIe, 100G/200G Ethernet) and associated design trade-offs
• Strong understanding of how analog and mixed-signal design and verification impact digital-on-top development flows
• Knowledge of Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) modeling for High-Speed I/O designs
• Understanding of SoC protocols including AXI/CHI/CXS.B/CXL/PCIE/UA-Link
• Knowledge of Design for Testability (DFT) methodologies and flows
• Familiarity with Ethernet PMA / PMD / PCS layers
• Experience with firmware development for embedded microcontroller systems
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/401k
• Charitable giving match
• 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave
• Stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies
• On-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions
• Onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes

What This Job Offers

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