Senior Staff Engineer, ASIC Design

1 Month ago • 15-8 Years • Research & Development • Systems Design • $180,950 PA - $289,050 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Staff Engineer, ASIC Design will participate in architectural definitions and be responsible for the microarchitecture of subsystem and/or chip-level designs. Responsibilities include logic design and RTL implementation, quality checks (Assertion, Lint, CDC, and STA), integrating third-party IPs, and collaborating with verification teams for debugging and coverage targets. The role also involves working with physical designers on timing constraints, synthesis, DFT insertion, and static timing analysis. This position focuses on enhancing memory and storage capabilities by developing prototype controllers and optimizing them for mass production, supporting emerging machine learning applications, data analytics, and edge computing. The role requires 15+ years of experience in logic design, data center technologies, or cloud infrastructures.
Must have:
  • BE/MS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
  • 15+ years experience in logic design
  • Microarchitecture of SoC, interface subsystems, logic modules
  • ASIC design flow knowledge
  • Experience with commercial IPs (UCIe, CPU, Ethernet, HBM)
  • Understanding of PPA trade-offs
  • Experience with complex logic designs and timing closure
Good to have:
  • HBM experience
  • Knowledge of ARM processors, AMBA and AXI protocols
  • Experience with compression/encryption algorithms
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies (CXL, CIM, Ethernet-attached SSD)
  • Highly motivated with good communication skills
Perks:
  • Comprehensive benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision/401k)
  • Paid time off (4+ weeks)
  • Fertility care/adoption stipend
  • Medical travel support
  • Errand service
  • On-demand apps and paid therapy sessions
  • Onsite Café and gym, virtual classes
  • Flexible work environment
  • Charitable giving match

Job Details

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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 Together
Our 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 Do

The Advanced Controller Development (ACD) is part of Samsung’s Memory Business Unit, the industry's technology and volume leader in DRAM, NAND Flash.  ACD’s vision is to solve key problems of Cloud & Data center by developing new technologies for memory and storage. We are an integral part of Samsung’s strong R&D focus & lab innovation engine. We work closely with development teams to bring feature innovation to product roadmaps.

Come join the team that is creating new computing system architectures needed to support emerging machine learning applications, data analytics and edge computing. You’ll focus on enhancement of memory and storage capability by developing the prototype controller and optimizing it for mass production.

Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose, CA headquarters 3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time.

Job ID: 42509

  • Participate in architectural definitions and responsible for micro architecture of subsystem and/or chip level.
  • Responsible for logic design and RTL implementation along with quality check (Assertion, Lint, CDC, and STA).
  • Responsible for integrating the third part IPs with system bus, peripherals and CPU cores.
  • Work closely with design verification team for debug, to meet code and functional coverage targets.
  • Work with physical designers on timing constraints, synthesis, DFT insertion, and static timing analysis.

What You Bring

  • BE (MS preferred) in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 15+ years working experiences in logic design, data center technologies, or cloud infrastructures.
  • Experience in micro architecture of SoC, interface sub systems, logic modules.
  • Good knowledge in ASIC design flow.
  • Experience in the commercial IPs such as UCIe, CPU, Ethernet, and HBM interfaces.
  • Deep understanding of PPA (performance, power, and area) trade-offs.
  • Experience in complex logic designs and timing closure on the large sophisticated designs.
  • Self-motivated problem-solver with an ability to work well in a team.
  • 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.

Preferred skills:

  • Experience and knowledge in HBM.
  • Working knowledge of ARM processors, AMBA and AXI protocols.
  • Experience and/or knowledge on compression, encryption algorithms.
  • Experience and/or knowledge of the emerging technologies (CXL, Computation in memory and storage, Ethernet-attached SSD etc.) in server memory and storage systems.
  • Highly motivated with good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Creativity in problem solving.

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What We Offer
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 an errand service.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid 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.

Base Pay Range

$180,950 - $289,050 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy 

Samsung 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.

Recruiting Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only authorized recruitment agencies that have a current and valid agreement with Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. are permitted to submit resumes for any job openings.

Covid-19 Policy

To 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. 

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