Senior Staff Physical Design Feasibility Engineer
Description For Senior Staff Physical Design Feasibility Engineer
Samsung Austin Research and Development Center (SARC) and Advanced Computing Lab (ACL) are seeking a Senior Staff Physical Design Feasibility Engineer to join their team building high-performance computing devices. This role focuses on driving performance, power, and area optimization for complex ASIC designs, particularly in GPU development.
The position involves working with cutting-edge technology, including the Xclipse GPU - Samsung's first mobile GPU with ray tracing technology for console-level graphics in Galaxy smartphones. You'll be part of a diverse, collaborative team working on market-leading GPU technology and semiconductor products targeting multiple market segments.
As a senior technical leader, you'll collaborate across teams to optimize and validate GPU design modifications, working from initial floor planning through to tape-out and sign-off. The role requires expertise in SOC/ASIC design flow, block-level floor-planning, and PPA optimization, combined with knowledge of GPU architecture and scripting abilities.
The position offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $180,200 to $297,200, comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and educational assistance. You'll work in a fast-paced environment that encourages learning and innovation, supported by leadership that values new ideas and professional growth.
Samsung provides a collaborative culture where you can apply your expertise in physical design and GPU architecture while working on products that impact millions of users worldwide. The role offers opportunities to grow technically and professionally while contributing to next-generation semiconductor technology development.
This position requires the ability to access export-controlled information and involves working with cutting-edge GPU technology in a team focused on pushing the boundaries of mobile graphics capabilities. Join Samsung's team of innovators and be part of developing technology that shapes the future of mobile computing and graphics.
Responsibilities For Senior Staff Physical Design Feasibility Engineer
- Drive overall performance, power, and area (PPA) of complex ASIC designs
- Engage with architects to drive architectural definition and deliver documentation
- Collaborate with RTL designers to evaluate and improve PPA
- Handle synthesis, floor planning, place & route in chip-level implementation
- Produce RTL/netlist to GDS flow meeting PPA goals
- Automate design flows using Perl, TCL, Shell scripting
- Drive innovation in GPU design and integration flows
Requirements For Senior Staff Physical Design Feasibility Engineer
- 10+ years experience with Bachelor's degree or 8+ with Master's or 6+ with PhD in Computer Science/Engineering
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality designs meeting PPA goals
- Solid understanding of SOC/ASIC design flow and P&R tools
- Experience in block-level floor-planning and PPA optimization
- Knowledge of logical equivalence checking, timing constraints, and Verilog
- Basic understanding of GPU architecture and data flow
- Proficient scripting skills in TCL, Perl, Shell, Python
- Knowledge of Electrical Engineering fundamentals
Benefits For Senior Staff Physical Design Feasibility Engineer
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Education Budget
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