Staff System Engineer, Sensors

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What You’ll Do

Products & Solutions Planning (PSP) office is part of Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (SSI), the industry's technology and volume leader in semiconductor products. PSP’s mission is to create product and technology plans to exceed customer and market expectations and to build and realize productization strategies to provide best-in-class silicon products and solutions to our customers.

We are looking for Staff Sensor System Engineer for Mobile, Robot, Automotive Application to join our team in San Jose, CA. A successful candidate will be responsible for creating and deploying advanced sensor design solution for next generation sensors and working with multiple engineering teams to apply the results of your modeling and analysis to product development

Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose Headquarters 3-4 days per week with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time with an average of 10-20% travel per month.

Reports to: Director, Product Planning

• Own the current and next generation sensor architecture
• Knowledge of depth modules (iToF, SPAD based dToF, LiDAR), Diffractive Optical Elements, lasers, receivers
• Understanding the fundamentals of sensor (Pixel) design based on CMOS and manufacturing flow, SPADrelated technologies including PLL/TDC/HISTOGRAM, and depth sensor operation
• Develop advanced dToF sensor technologies through detailed process and device modeling and simulation using advanced TCAD tool
• Experience in optical system modeling and simulation using tools such as ZEMAX, CODE V, LightTools, etc.
• Advanced proficiency in an analytical tools/language (MATLAB, Python, C++)
• Define key performance indicator (KPI) target for the products to be competitive in the market
• Develop and implement product features that enhance customer value and satisfaction
• Experience in specification negotiation with customers/partners desired
• Lead development and execution of go-to-market strategy for new products and features
• Analyze product usage data and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement
• Track and report on KPIs throughout development and production
• Complete other activities as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering related discipline with 10+ years of experience in optical sensor system modeling, application product engineering, or Master’s degree with 8+ years experience, or PhD with 5+ years experience.
• In-depth knowledge of dToF system based on SPAD sensor is preferred
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and interpretation
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently as well as with cross-functional teams, including coordinating across organizational boundaries and geographies
• 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 ad openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
• Proficiency in Korean is a plus

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