Principal Engineer @ Samsung

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What You’ll Do

Responsible for over-all requirements, design, integration and verification of the entire GNSS Software solution in tight collaboration with San Jose & Korea engineering teams (such as GNSS, AP and Modem). This includes input/review of both digital and analog HW designs to reduce Power, improve performance and reliability of the GNSS solution.

Particular focus on all of the embedded SW related to the Acquisition, Tracking and Navigation, including interference mitigation, sensor integration (steps, Mems, etc) and Power optimization (e.g. low power duty cycling, etc) as well as the efficient and accurate verification of GNSS solution (A2A – Antenna to Android).

Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our Cedar Rapids, IA office 3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time.

Job ID: 42049

Expected to articulate, document and explain requirements and design for all SW teams, as well the support teams such as Test & Tools.
Expected to collaborate with customer, SOC, Modem, WIFI/BT and other integrated technologies for over-all SOC solution (addressing appropriate trade-offs).
Expected to help debug hairy problems A2A including acquisition, tracking, navigation, etc.
Expected to provide optimizations/algorithms to reduce our memory footprint, improve performance, improve maintainability and reduce power.
This includes detailed review of all planned improvements for coherency across our platform, DSP signal processing, Navigation, Aiding and Mitigation features.
Expected to consider over-all system solutions from A2A to avoid local optimization for long term success and maximum efficiency of the organization resources.
Expected to provide critical review of external influences such as new schemes by customer, CP or SOC team such as new TSX, new Clock buffer, etc where subtle changes can cause problems.
Expected to have direct responsibility for all SW architecture/integration, algorithms and trade-offs for Performance, Power.
Expected to provide requirements inputs to HW team (digital, analog, RF) for leverage by future SW features including minimization of area.

What You Bring

Bachelors with 20+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 18+ years or PhD with 15+ years in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or relevant disciplines preferred.
GNSS, Navigation and Timing technology leadership.
Integration/Fusion of sensor inputs for optimal location solutions.
Specific expertise with MEMs and MEMs integration for location.
Modeling and simulation for pre-silicon as well as post-silicon evaluations.
Laboratory and Field test planning, analysis and debug.
Travel to SJ and Korea.
Matlab, Python.
C programming for PC and Linux desktop applications.
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.

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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

$171,710—$274,290 USD

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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.

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