Staff Engineer, CPU Microarchitecture

Company: Samsung Electronics GmbH
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period.Advancing the World's Technology TogetherOur technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you'll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what's possible and powering the future.We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We're dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we're building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.What You'll DoThe APL (Advanced Processor Lab) is one of the research teams of SAIT (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology), which is Samsung's R&D hub, established as the incubator for cutting-edge technologies. SAIT's mission has covered various research areas from AI applications/algorithms research, neuromorphic processor, domain-specific accelerators to new materials, quantum computing, and supercomputer systems.APL is committed to shaping the future of CPU processor and SoC architecture for the most demanding applications of the future like AI and HPC. We are building the foundation of processors and the related platform which are applied to various business targets of Samsung in the future.We are seeking an experienced CPU Micro-architect to join our high-performance CPU design team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development of high impact products. This role involves architecting, designing, and verifying cutting-edge CPU and its subsystems. This role requires both technical expertise and strong leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with the organization's strategic goals.Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose office 3 days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time.Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of high-performance CPU architecture and microarchitecture, ensuring robust design and alignment with performance, power, and area goals.
• Mentor and guide a team of micro architects and RTL engineers, fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation and technical growth.
• Set and maintain high standards of technical excellence across the team through regular design and code reviews, ensuring quality and adherence to best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating new tools, methodologies, and technologies for potential integration into the microarchitecture design flow.
• Lead efforts to establish and standardize efficient processes for CPU development, including methodologies for power, performance, and area optimization.
• Stay current with industry trends in CPU design, identifying and exploring emerging technologies that could offer a competitive edge.
• Contribute to the overall technical strategy of the organization, providing insights on evolving CPU microarchitecture and design methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with other teams and Bus to align CPU microarchitecture requirements with broader organizational objectives.What You Bring
  • Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5 years of relevant industry experience, or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 3 years, or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering preferred.
  • Experience in CPU design and microarchitecture, with hands-on experience in developing and optimizing microarchitectures for high-performance CPU cores.
  • Proven experience in CPU microarchitecture design, with a strong track record of leading successful CPU projects from inception to production.
  • Demonstrated experience in technical leadership, including project planning, team mentoring, and resource management.
  • Strong understanding of CPU architectures, instruction sets (such as x86, ARM, RISC-V), microarchitecture design principles (out-of-order, superscalar execution, multi-level caches, branch prediction, etc.), cache coherence protocols, and memory subsystems.
  • Proficiency in RTL design, including experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog.
  • 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.What We OfferThe 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.Base Pay Range: $134,400 - $201,600 USDEqual Opportunity Employment PolicySamsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.Covid-19 PolicyTo help keep our employees, customers, and communities safe, we've developed guidelines for our team. Currently, we encourage vaccination for all employees and may require it depending on job functions (e.g., traveling for business, meeting with customers). While visiting our offices or attending team events, we ask employees to complete a daily health questionnaire and complete a weekly COVID test. Our COVID policies are subject to change depending on public health, regulatory, and business circumstances.Applicant Privacy Policy
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