Staff Engineer, Design Verification at Samsung Austin Semiconductor

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductor, Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s with 10+ years, or Master’s with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years of industry experience
Strong background in SoC or IP verification and test bench development using UVM, System Verilog, C/C++ and scripting languages such as Perl/Python
Experience verifying at multiple levels of logic from scratch, starting from complex IP blocks to dies to SoCs to full system testing
Understanding RTL and strong overall debugging skills
Prior experience with computational logic, interconnect networks and/or memory system is desirable
Strong background in microarchitecture and computer architecture preferably in the area of AI accelerators
Knowledge of FPGA and emulation platforms preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Inclusive, adapting style to the situation and diverse global norms
Avid learner, approaching challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to build understanding
Collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches

Responsibilities

Develop the verification infrastructure and automation environment involved in build, simulation, regression and triages
Lead the verification for IP blocks of an AI accelerator by working with architects and RTL engineers
Create direct or random testbench, define verification scope and test plans for both functional and performance validation, close the verification quality metrics
Provide comprehensive documentation of verification strategy and ensure test environment is easy to use
Mentor junior engineers when necessary
Work cross-functionally in debugging failures with design, compiler and simulation engineers

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Design VerificationAI/MLHardware DesignSystem DesignMemory SystemsComputing PlatformsInterconnectScalable PlatformsEnergy OptimizationPerformance Optimization

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location requirement for this role?

The position requires daily onsite presence at the San Jose, CA office, in alignment with the company's Flexible Work policy.

What experience level is required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years, Master’s with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years of industry experience is required.

What key skills are needed for the Staff Engineer, Design Verification role?

Candidates need a strong background in SoC or IP verification and test bench development, experience leading verification for IP blocks, developing verification infrastructure and automation, and creating testbenches with test plans.

What is the company culture like at Samsung Austin Semiconductor's AGI Computing Lab?

The team is dedicated and passionate, focused on innovation through an inclusive culture and diverse workforce, collaborating closely with hardware and software engineers to advance AI/ML platforms sustainably.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates will have extensive experience in SoC/IP verification, leadership in verification for AI accelerator IP blocks, skills in building verification environments and test plans, plus the ability to mentor juniors and work cross-functionally.

Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Develops advanced semiconductor technology solutions

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung Semiconductor specializes in cutting-edge semiconductor technologies, offering ultra-high resolution sensors, ultra-fine pixel technology, gaming storage, automotive memory solutions, AI advancements, and EUV advanced processing, providing transformative solutions for device manufacturers.

Laxmi Sagar Layout, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048, IndiaHeadquarters

N/AYear Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Hardware, Consumer SoftwareIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees