Full-Time

Senior Engineer

Performance Architecture

Samsung

Samsung

10,001+ employees

Manufacturer of consumer electronics and appliances

Compensation Overview

$138k - $206k/yr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Jose, CA, USA

In Person

Daily onsite presence required at San Jose, CA office; flexible work policy governs arrangements.

Category
Hardware Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • BS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 5+ years of working experiences in silicon development or MS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 3+ years of relevant working experience or PhD and 0+ years of relevant working experience preferred.
  • Strong background in computer architecture
  • Experiences in developing and optimizing models for high-performance computing systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of 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.
Responsibilities
  • Model the architecture, performance, and power characteristics of Memory Centric Computing platforms
  • Develop and optimize models to explore a large design space.
  • Analyze various trade-offs within a design space, considering different architectural choices and workloads.
  • Collaborate with architecture, design and software engineers to ensure that the PPA of modeled systems meet the requirements of our users
  • Conduct research and development in emerging technologies and trends in AI/ML workloads and Memory Centric Computing architectures
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including users, partners, and management, to ensure that the systems are delivered on time and within budget

Samsung produces a wide range of consumer electronics and home appliances, including smartphones, TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, and semiconductors, serving both individual customers and businesses. Its products combine hardware with software to run apps, stream media, manage energy use, and connect across devices, while its semiconductors power many brands beyond its own lineup. The company differentiates itself through large-scale manufacturing, a broad product ecosystem, and control over both devices and core components, backed by a trusted global brand. Its goal is to deliver reliable, high-quality technology that helps people stay connected and efficient, maintaining leadership in global markets through consistent performance.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Suwon-si, South Korea

Founded

1969

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven DRAM and NAND demand sustains record memory chip prices through 2026-2027 cycle.
  • Digital identity services via Samsung Wallet create new revenue streams from government credential partnerships.
  • Strategic exit from China home appliances frees resources for higher-margin AI semiconductors and mobile.

What critics are saying

  • Memory chip prices collapse 50%+ within 12-24 months, devastating earnings from cyclical AI boom.
  • Taylor, Texas fab delays extend beyond 2028, ceding US semiconductor capacity to TSMC and Intel.
  • South Korean retail leverage bubble triggers 30-50% Samsung stock crash during margin call cascade.

What makes Samsung unique

  • Multi-year AI infrastructure agreements with Nvidia and Magnificent 7 provide revenue visibility versus spot market competitors.
  • Vision AI integration with Google Gemini enables premium-priced appliances ($2,799) with food recognition and recipe suggestions.
  • CHIPS Act funding ($4.75B) for Texas fab positions Samsung to reduce overseas dependency by 2028.

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Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee assistance program, Telehealth services

Work life success: PTO, FlexTime, FlexPlace, FlexYourFriday

Financial wellness: Health savings account, Flexible spending acounts, 401(k), Student loan support, Tuition assistance

Family first: Pregnancy support, Adoption assistance program, Paid child caregiver leave, Milk stork, WINFertility

Incentives: Fitness reimbursement, Annual physical. Preventative screenings, Lifestyle management

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-3%
Yahoo Finance
Apr 13th, 2026
Samsung's Jay Y. Lee reclaims South Korea's richest spot as net worth nearly triples to $21.6B on AI chip boom

Samsung Electronics executive chairman Jay Y. Lee has reclaimed the title of South Korea's richest person with a net worth of $21.6 billion, nearly tripling his fortune from last year. Lee succeeded private equity executive Michael Kim of MBK Partners, who held the position in 2025. The surge was driven by Samsung's memory chip business recovery amid a global semiconductor shortage. The company secured a $16.5 billion multiyear contract from Tesla to manufacture AI chips and began mass production of High Bandwidth Memory 4 chips in February, a crucial component for Nvidia's next-generation AI accelerators. For 2025, Samsung posted a 31% increase in net profit to 45 trillion won ($30 billion) on an 11% revenue rise to 334 trillion won. Lee's late father held the richest person title for over a decade until his death in 2020.

Tech in Asia
Apr 13th, 2026
South Korea's semiconductor exports surge 152% to record $173.4B as AI chip demand soars

South Korea's semiconductor exports surged 152% to $8.6 billion, accounting for 34% of total shipments, according to Digital Watch Observatory. The country posted record annual exports exceeding $700 billion in 2025, with semiconductor exports reaching $173.4 billion. Samsung Electronics projected quarterly operating profit of 57.2 trillion won ($37.9 billion), up approximately eight times, driven by memory chip sales. High Bandwidth Memory for AI data centres sold rapidly, with one analyst estimating memory chips contributed nearly 90% of operating profit. Global DRAM average selling prices rose 64% in the first quarter. The AI boom is reshaping national economies. China's integrated circuit exports jumped 72.6% in early 2026 as Beijing pursues semiconductor self-sufficiency, intensifying the global chip race.

Bloomberg L.P.
Apr 9th, 2026
Samsung invests $4B in chip packaging plant in Vietnam

Samsung Electronics plans to invest $4 billion to build a chip packaging plant in northern Vietnam, expanding its presence as the country's largest foreign investor. The facility will strengthen Samsung's semiconductor operations in Vietnam, where the South Korean tech giant already maintains significant manufacturing capabilities. The investment underscores Vietnam's growing importance as a production hub for global technology companies seeking to diversify their supply chains. Details about the plant's timeline, production capacity and specific location in northern Vietnam were not immediately disclosed.

CNBC
Apr 8th, 2026
Asian tech stocks surge as U.S.-Iran ceasefire eases helium supply fears

Asian technology stocks surged on Wednesday following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement that includes temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply chain concerns. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company rose 4.84%, whilst China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International jumped over 10%. Japanese chipmaker Tokyo Electron climbed 9.6%, Advantest gained over 13%, and Renesas Electronics added 12%. South Korean memory chip leader SK Hynix surged more than 15%, whilst Samsung Electronics advanced over 9%. The conflict had raised serious concerns about helium supply, critical for chip production and photolithography. Iranian attacks on Qatari industrial sites, which produce about 30% of global helium, and Strait of Hormuz closures had severely strained supplies. Oil prices fell on the ceasefire news, potentially relieving inflation pressures across the semiconductor industry.

Nikkei Asia
Apr 7th, 2026
Samsung's Q1 profit surges 755% on chip rebound amid Middle East conflict concerns

Samsung Electronics' first-quarter profit surged 755% year-on-year, exceeding expectations. However, the South Korean tech giant faces uncertainty due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. The strong performance was driven by a rebound in the semiconductor sector, though concerns about the Iran war situation are casting shadows over the company's future outlook.