Staff Engineer, GPU Graphic Core Performance Verification
Samsung SemiconductorSan Jose, CA · full time · Staff
$167,800 – $251,800
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What this role is
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.
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What they ask for
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