Staff Engineer, RTL Design

About the role

The Memory Solutions Lab (MSL) is part of Samsung’s Memory Business Unit, the industry's technology and volume leader in DRAM, NAND Flash, and SRAM memory. MSL’s vision is to solve key problems and optimize architecture solutions for Cloud & Data center environments. We are an integral part of Samsung’s strong R&D focus & lab innovation engine, working closely with development teams to bring feature innovation to product roadmaps.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

Responsibilities

• Microarchitecture, RTL design, and verification.
• Develop new RTL IP for high performance PoCs.
• Lab bring-up, lab test and validation of RTL IPs.
• Research next generation memory and storage controller features.
• Research emerging technology standards.
• Work with hardware/software architects developing one-of-a-kind innovative FPGA prototypes and contribute to feasibility studies & developing solutions.
• Assist software architects developing Linux/Windows device driver, test and debug.
• Participate in value proposition studies, publish papers in leading journals and conferences, and file patents.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• BS with 10 years of experience in RTL development or MS with 8 years of experience or PhD with 5+ years in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Familiarity with FPGA design tool flows, synthesis, timing analysis, partitioning, FPGA programming, bring up and testing is a plus.
• In-depth background in HDL development, Verilog coding, integration, synthesis, debug, simulation, test bench creation and debug using CAD tools (Synopsys, Mentor, Cadence tools).
• Hands-on experience with hardware board bring-up, server system integration and software integration.
• Experience and exposure to PCIe, CXL, NVMe, AXI, DDR4/5, Ethernet protocols.
• Must be highly motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to meet aggressive project deadlines in a team environment.
• Ability to work successfully with cross-functional teams, including coordinating across organizational boundaries and geographies.

Skills

• Inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms.
• An avid learner, approaching challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• Collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, proactively exploring new ideas and adapting quickly to change.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Charitable giving match and frequent community involvement opportunities.
• 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave.
• Stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for pets.
• On-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions for emotional wellness.
• Onsite café and gym, plus virtual fitness classes.
• Flexible work environment.

Pay

Base pay range: $163,000—$253,000 USD. Incentive opportunities reward employees based on individual and company performance.