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Skills: GPU Performance Verification, Architectural Validation, Workload Analysis, C++, Python
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
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Skills: GPU Performance Verification, Architectural Validation, C++, Python, Linux
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
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San Jose, California, United States · On-site
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San Jose, California, United States · On-site
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San Jose, California, United States · On-site
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San Jose, California, United States • On-site
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Lead the development and deployment of physical design CAD flows and methodologies for high-performance GPU and SoC designs at advanced technology nodes. Drive automation, scalable infrastructure, and cross-functional collaboration with EDA vendors to improve PPA outcomes.
Requires 7-11+ years of experience depending on degree level, with deep expertise in Physical Design CAD and P&R toolsets. Proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Tcl, and experience with sub-5nm process nodes are essential.
Role and Responsibilities
As a Senior Staff Physical Implementation CAD Engineer, you will shape the development and deployment of physical design CAD flows and methodologies to enable high-performance, power-efficient GPU and SoC designs at advanced technology nodes.
In this high-impact individual contributor role, you will lead a team of engineers focusing on physical implementation methodology innovation, while driving automation and scalable infrastructure across concurrent programs. You bring strong expertise in P&R tool ecosystems, bleeding-edge node challenges (<5nm), and cross-functional collaboration to improve flow robustness, design productivity, and PPA outcomes across Samsung’s next-generation silicon.
Leveraging your expertise in physical design and CAD methodology, you define and evolve next-generation physical design flows (synthesis, placement, routing, timing, and power optimization) to enable scalable, high-quality design execution across advanced nodes.
You provide technical leadership and hands-on support to project teams, driving flow triage, adapting methodologies to program-specific needs, and resolving complex implementation challenges through data-driven analysis.
You champion automation and infrastructure development, building robust scripting and tool integrations (Python, Tcl, shell) while advancing AI-assisted methodologies to improve predictability, turnaround time, and engineering efficiency.
You advance cross-functional collaboration with internal design and DTCO teams, and external EDA vendor partners to evaluate emerging technologies, influence tool capabilities, and proactively address new challenges introduced by sub-5nm process nodes.
You inspire high performance by mentoring junior engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability and innovation-driven execution, and staying ahead of emerging GPU physical implementation methodology and CAD best practices.
Skills and Qualifications
11+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 9+ years of experience with a Master’s Degree, or 7+ years of experience with a Ph.D.
11+ years of hands-on experience in Physical Design CAD, methodology development, or design enablement for complex GPU, CPU, or SoC programs.
Strong expertise in Physical Design flows, including synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure, power optimization, and signoff methodologies.
Deep experience with Cadence and/or Synopsys P&R toolsets, Static Timing Analysis, voltage-aware optimization, and voltage drop analysis.
Strong understanding of advanced technology node challenges (<5nm), including physical verification flows (Calibre/ICV) and DTCO considerations.
Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Tcl, shell) with experience building scalable CAD infrastructure.
Experience with leading complex technical initiatives, driving process and methodology innovation, and mentoring engineers.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and influence in a fast-paced, global environment.
The Advanced Design Technology and Design Implementation teams play a critical role in driving technology development across Samsung System LSI business. Operating at the intersection of design technology and physical implementation, we engage with Foundry partners from early-phase technology exploration through the full design lifecycle. Our teams span advanced design process and methodology development, GPU physical design and implementation, CAD, and DTCO—accelerating adoption of advanced technology nodes and enabling market-differentiating power, performance, and area (PPA), silicon reliability, and design turnaround time for GPU and system-level IP solutions.
You will join a diverse, highly collaborative organization working across concurrent-development cycles, with direct impact on consumer technologies used worldwide. Here you’ll help build what’s next, experiment with new ideas and explore different GPU development verticals, broaden technical expertise, and solve impactful challenges in a supportive environment that values collaboration, continuous learning, and growth.
At Samsung – SARC/ACL, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $180,200 and $297,200. Your actual base pay will depend on variables that may include your education skills, qualifications, experience, and work location.
Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), onsite lunch, employee purchase program, tuition assistance (after 6 months), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.
Additionally, this role might be eligible to participate in long term incentive plan and relocation.
This is an exempt position, which is not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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.
This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.
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