Staff Engineer, QA Performance

1 Month ago • 8-10 Years • Quality Assurance • $157,000 PA - $243,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Staff Engineer in QA Performance at Samsung Semiconductor's Memory Solutions Lab, you will drive software and system performance and correctness throughout project phases. Collaborate with internal and external teams on shared tools and infrastructure for performance data collection, analysis, and reporting. You'll train the team in performance analysis and optimization, analyze systems and code for performance and scalability, and define validation testing plans. This role involves performing system-level functional validation, hardware/software quality testing, and stability/reliability testing. You'll also improve validation test and performance benchmarking processes. The ideal candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of computer system architectures and data center performance metrics, along with hands-on experience in server/storage testing and performance data analysis. Strong programming skills (C/C++, Python, etc.) and experience with performance benchmark tools are crucial.
Must have:
  • Drive software & system performance
  • Collaborate with internal/external teams
  • Performance data analysis & reporting
  • System-level validation testing
  • Knowledge of CPU, memory, storage architectures
  • Experience with performance benchmark tools
  • C/C++, Python programming skills
Good to have:
  • CXL, PCIe/NVMe protocol knowledge
  • Experience with Datacenter applications (Big Data, AI/ML)
  • Knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, RDMA protocols
  • Linux Kernel/Driver/User Space application development
Perks:
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Fertility care/adoption stipend
  • Medical travel support
  • On-site gym and café
  • Flexible work environment
  • Charitable giving match

Job Details

Please Note:

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.

The Memory Solutions Lab (MSL) is part of Samsung’s Memory Business Unit, the industry's technology and volume leader in DRAM, NAND Flash, SRAM memory.  MSL’s vision is to solve key problems & optimize architecture Platform for Cloud & Data center environments. 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, internet of things (IoT) and edge computing. You’ll work with experimental hardware, enhance systems software and applications to optimize the end-to-end architecture benefiting millions of users.

What You’ll Do

  • Drive software and system performance and correctness throughout project phases
  • Collaborate with colleagues and community with teams the internally and externally
  • Work on shared tools and infrastructure to plan, collect, analyze and report performance data
  • Train and develop skills within the team for performance analysis and optimization
  • Analyze systems and code to understand performance and scalability aspects of system
  • Define validation testing/QA plan and detailed test cases for engineering/customer samples,
  • Perform system level functional validation testing, hardware/software quality testing and stability/reliability testing
  • Improve validation test/performance benchmarking engineering process

What You Bring

  • BS/MS Computer Science or equivalent with a minimum of 10+ years of experience of system programming, software design, development, & debugging or a MS in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science with 8+ years or PhD in engineering or related Science with 5+ years working experiences as Quality Assurance or Performance engineer in memory or storage technologies, data center system or cloud infrastructure
  • In depth knowledge of CPU, memory, storage, and current computer system architectures and datacenter system performance metrics
  • Hands on lab experiences of server/storage test set up, system validation testing, performance data analysis and debugging
  • Software development in common programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Rust, Golang, etc. as well as Perl/Shell scripts with experience in test automation
  • Experiences with performance benchmark tools and test suites (fio, mlc, sysbench, ycsb, Phoronix, pcm, etc.)
  • Knowledge of kernel insights (scheduling, context switch, driver functions, DMA, numactl) and workload performance insights (system profiling/tracing, eBPF, D-Trace, flamegraphs, etc.)
  • Must be highly motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to meet aggressive project deadlines in a team environmentAbility to work successfully with cross-functional teams, including coordinating across organizational boundaries and geographies
  • Linux Kernel/Driver/User Space application development experience
  • Knowledge and development experience with CXL, PCIe/NVMe protocol
  • Familiar to datacenter applications such as Big Data Analytics, LLM, AI/ML frameworks and Cloud database, e.g., MySQL, Apache Spark, Postgres, RockDB, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, etc.
  • Understanding of Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, VLAN, RDMA, RoCE, NVMeoF protocol
  • Knowledges of low-level software and device drivers such as Firmware, Boot, BIOS/UEFI

 

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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

$157,000 - $243,000 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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