# Staff Engineer, GPU Graphic Core Performance Verification

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b588cd79-9e63-437b-a23f-e5bf0203a341

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Staff
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Salary: 167800 – 251800 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads GPU performance verification at Samsung, validating next-generation graphics processor designs from architecture through silicon release. It suits experienced hardware engineers who combine deep GPU knowledge with strong programming skills and the ability to mentor teams through complex validation challenges.

_Our summary, not Samsung Semiconductor's wording._

## Skills named

C++, Linux, OpenGL, Python, Vulkan API

## Required

- 6+ years experience with Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or 4+ years with Master's, or 2+ years with PhD)
- GPU performance verification or architectural validation experience
- Strong understanding of GPU architecture and microarchitecture performance behavior
- C++ and Python programming in Linux environments
- Performance test development and profiling infrastructure experience
- Ability to correlate performance across architectural models, RTL, emulation, and silicon
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify bottlenecks
- Communication and collaboration in cross-functional teams

## Nice to have

- SystemC, performance simulators, or cycle-approximate GPU modeling experience
- RTL verification, emulation, or post-silicon performance analysis experience
- Familiarity with AI/ML, graphics rendering, or heterogeneous compute workloads
- Experience with Sparta or other hardware/system modeling frameworks

Apply on Samsung Semiconductor's site: https://sec.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Samsung_Careers/job/3655-N-1st-St-San-Jose-CA-USA/Staff-Engineer--GPU-Graphic-Core-Performance-Verification_R118047