# Micro-architect/Logic Designer, Coherent Interconnect

Hiring organization: [Samsung Semiconductor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/samsung-semiconductor)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/83952599-9756-49ce-a7aa-7f75816e909d

Listed on Samsung Semiconductor's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Salary: 151000 – 251800 USD per year

## Summary

Samsung is seeking a senior microarchitecture engineer to lead the design of coherent interconnect and cache IP for high-performance computing systems. This role combines architectural innovation with RTL implementation, requiring deep expertise in cache protocols, on-chip networks, and ASIC design flows across a collaborative team building solutions for millions of devices worldwide.

_Our summary, not Samsung Semiconductor's wording._

## Skills named

Perl, Python, Verilog

## Required

- 10+ years experience with Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 8+ years with Master's degree, or 6+ years with PhD
- RTL design ownership of coherent interconnect, memory controller, or LLC blocks
- Verilog expertise and deep understanding of ASIC design flow
- Knowledge of system caches and directory snoop filter protocols
- Familiarity with on-chip network topologies: mesh, ring, crossbar
- Team leadership and mentoring experience
- Knowledge of Arm AMBA5 CHI, AMBA4 ACE, or AXI coherent interconnect protocols
- Memory subsystem design experience including coherent cache design

## Nice to have

- Verilog/VHDL and scripting expertise
- STA, DFT, ECO workflow knowledge
- Proficiency in AMBA, ACE, AXI, CHI protocols
- Coherent interconnect, memory controller, and cache design experience
- Memory subsystem and coherency protocol knowledge
- Scripting language experience: Perl or Python

Apply on Samsung Semiconductor's site: https://sec.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Samsung_Careers/job/3655-N-1st-St-San-Jose-CA-USA/Micro-architect-Logic-Designer--Coherent-Interconnect_R117841