About the Role
Samsung Austin Research and Development Center (SARC) and Advanced Computing Lab (ACL) is building a center of excellence for Intellectual Property (IP) applied to high-performance computing devices. This role drives program management execution for GPU software development programs, partnering with various teams to improve execution visibility, manage dependencies, and support delivery.
Responsibilities
- Drive schedule planning, milestone tracking, resource planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and delivery alignment across multiple GPU software domains.
- Coordinate cross-functional execution across software architecture, compilers, drivers, compute, rendering, tools, validation, and QA teams; manage concurrent programs and ensure alignment to project plans and milestones.
- Own program health reporting to leadership by tracking progress, risks, blockers, and mitigation plans via Jira/Confluence dashboards across pre-silicon, post-silicon, and sustaining programs.
- Partner with hardware, validation, platform engineering, global teams, and Android ecosystem partners to align software readiness with development milestones, technical priorities, and ecosystem requirements.
- Champion continuous improvement of PM processes, metrics, and execution frameworks to improve visibility, predictability, and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- 11+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or 9+ years with a Master’s Degree, or 7+ years with a Ph.D
- 7+ years in system software technical program or project management for GPU/Graphics, CPU, multimedia, or embedded software
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles: architecture, development, validation, QA, release, performance, and maintenance
- Managed programs across graphics drivers, compilers, system software, compute, developer tools, performance, validation, or platform engineering
- Proven ability to drive schedule, resource, dependency, and risk management; skilled at cross-functional issue resolution and communicating status to technical and executive stakeholders
- Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, defect tracking, schedule/resource management tools, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Well versed in Waterfall and Agile methodologies, source control (Git, Perforce), and engineering development workflows
- Strong analytical and communication skills; able to engage senior leadership and drive alignment through ambiguity in a fast-paced global environment
- Applicants must be authorized to access information subject to U.S. export control laws or eligible for government authorization.
- By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung or induce or encourage Samsung to use any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.
Skills
- GPU/Graphics
- CPU
- Multimedia
- Embedded software
- Software development lifecycles
- Jira
- Confluence
- Defect tracking
- Schedule/resource management tools
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Waterfall methodologies
- Agile methodologies
- Source control (Git, Perforce)
- Engineering development workflows
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 11+ years of experience
- 9+ years with a Master’s Degree
- 7+ years with a Ph.D
- 7+ years in system software technical program or project management
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Master’s Degree
- Ph.D
Salary/Compensations
- $180,200 - $297,200
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Free onsite lunch
- Employee purchase program
- Tuition assistance (after 6 months)
- Paid time off
- Student loan program
- Wellness incentives
- MBO bonus compensation
- Long term incentive plan
- Relocation
About the Company
- Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology.
- Samsung Austin Research and Development Center (SARC) and Advanced Computing Lab (ACL) is building a center of excellence for Intellectual Property (IP) applied to high-performance computing devices.
- Our team builds technology roadmaps and delivers market-leading GPU products.
- Our Xclipse GPU is the first mobile GPU with Ray Tracing technology that brings console-level graphics to Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
- We develop and deliver whole system architecture-level design for Samsung’s current and next-generation mobile GPU.
- Our performance- and power-optimized IP solution gets integrated into complex semiconductor products, aiming to reach multiple market segments.
Equal Opportunity
- Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
