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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 supports the physical implementation and methodology execution of high-performance GPU IP, contributing to power, performance, and area (PPA) goals across advanced process nodes.
Responsibilities
- Execute physical design implementation, including floorplanning, placement, and routing of major GPU blocks to support system-level PPA goals through synthesis-to-signoff flows.
- Support timing, power, and physical signoff activities, including STA-driven optimization, DRC/LVS convergence, and reliability considerations across GPU blocks.
- Advance methodology and flow improvements by developing scripts and automation to enhance design productivity, debug tool issues, and improve repeatability across projects.
- Proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to adapt physical design flows with hardware and system-level teams for cutting-edge nodes.
- Support triage and resolution of implementation challenges.
- Take initiative on moderate-to-complex projects, communicating openly, documenting analysis and results.
- Demonstrate strong ownership and a continuous learning mindset by staying ahead of emerging GPU technologies and physical design implementation.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or 4+ years of experience with a Master’s Degree, or 2+ years of experience with a Ph.D.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with physical design implementation flows, including synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure, and signoff support.
- Proficiency with Synopsys or Cadence toolsets (e.g., ICC2/Fusion Compiler or Innovus, PrimeTime/Tempus, StarRC).
- Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, TCL, Shell, or Perl.
- Familiarity with low-power implementation considerations, physical verification tools (Calibre/ICV), and deep submicron design challenges.
- Strong analytical and debugging skills, attention to details, and problem-solving ability using a data-driven approach for complex flow or design issues.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and maintain ownership in a fast-paced, global environment.
Skills
- Physical design implementation
- Synthesis
- Place-and-route
- Timing closure
- Signoff support
- Synopsys toolsets
- Cadence toolsets
- Python scripting
- TCL scripting
- Shell scripting
- Perl scripting
- Low-power implementation
- Physical verification
- Analytical skills
- Debugging skills
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Communication
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
- Exempt
Experience Level
- Senior
- Staff
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Master's Degree
- Ph.D.
Salary/Compensations
- $151,000 - $226,600
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Onsite lunch
- Employee purchase program
- Tuition assistance (after 6 months)
- Paid time off
- 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) are building a center of excellence for Intellectual Property (IP) applied to high-performance computing devices.
- The Advanced Design Technology and Design Implementation teams enable GPU and system-level development within Samsung SARC/ACL and the broader System LSI organization.
- These teams operate at the intersection of design technology and physical implementation, partnering closely with Foundry from early technology exploration through the full development cycle.
- They accelerate adoption of leading technology nodes and deliver optimized power, performance, area (PPA), silicon quality, and turnaround time for next-generation IP solutions.
- The work environment is highly collaborative and fast-paced, with parallel development cycles impacting consumer technologies worldwide.
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.