Full-Time

Senior Staff Engineer

CPU Micro-architecture

Updated on 1/10/2025

Samsung

Samsung

10,001+ employees

Develops and sells consumer electronics and appliances

Hardware
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$180.9k - $289.1kAnnually

+ Incentive Opportunities

Senior, Expert

San Jose, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring onsite work in San Jose for 3 days per week.

Category
Microelectronics Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
Verilog
Requirements
  • Bachelors in Electrical/Computer Engineer with 15 years of relevant industry experience, or Masters in Electrical/Computer Engineer with 13 years or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineer with 8 years preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in CPU design and microarchitecture, with hands-on experience in developing and optimizing microarchitectures for high-performance CPU cores.
  • Strong understanding of CPU architectures, instruction sets (such as x86, ARM, RISC-V), and microarchitecture design principles (out-of-order execution, multi-level caches, branch prediction, etc.).
  • Proficiency in RTL design, including experience with Verilog/System Verilog.
  • Proven experience in microarchitecture modeling, simulation, and performance evaluation.
  • Deep knowledge of pipelining, superscalar execution, and out-of-order execution architectures.
  • Familiarity with memory hierarchies, including caches, TLBs, and memory management, cache coherence protocols etc.
  • Experience with power and performance trade-offs.
Responsibilities
  • Define and develop the microarchitecture for high-performance CPU/GPU/DSP/AI Engine cores for HPC, Datacenter or AI platforms/applications.
  • Collaborate with team members to transform high-level CPU architectural models into detailed microarchitectural implementations.
  • Optimize CPU designs for performance, power, and area while maintaining overall system coherence and efficiency.
  • Lead and participate in the design of key CPU components, including instruction pipelines, branch prediction, execution units, and memory subsystems.
  • Work closely with RTL engineers to ensure proper translation of microarchitecture specifications into clean and efficient RTL code.
  • Perform microarchitecture modeling and simulations to evaluate performance and ensure design robustness.
  • Identify, debug, and resolve architectural and microarchitectural bottlenecks.
  • Collaborate with verification, backend, and physical design engineers to ensure design goals are met across different domains.
  • Contribute to the CPU roadmap by identifying new techniques, features, and optimizations to stay ahead of industry trends.

Samsung offers a variety of electronic products and services for consumers and businesses. The company develops, manufactures, and sells devices such as smartphones, tablets, televisions, and home appliances. These products work by integrating advanced technology to provide users with high-quality performance and features. Samsung stands out from its competitors by consistently introducing new technologies and features, ensuring that its products remain relevant and appealing in the fast-paced tech market. The goal of Samsung is to meet the diverse needs of its customers while leading the industry in technological advancements.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$235.5M

Headquarters

Suwon-si, South Korea

Founded

1969

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for smart home devices boosts Samsung's IoT and smart device offerings.
  • 5G expansion globally enhances sales of Samsung's 5G-enabled smartphones and tablets.
  • Increased interest in health tech supports Samsung's mobile health and wellness initiatives.

What critics are saying

  • Intense competition in smart TV market challenges Samsung's product differentiation.
  • AI fairness initiatives may increase R&D costs and delay product launches.
  • IoT sector vulnerabilities could impact Samsung's investments and partnerships.

What makes Samsung unique

  • Samsung leads in integrating AI across consumer electronics for enhanced user experiences.
  • The company excels in developing energy-efficient appliances, aligning with sustainability trends.
  • Samsung's strong global presence supports diverse market penetration and strategic partnerships.

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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