GPU Design Verification Engineer

1 week ago

Austin, United States Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Full time
Position Summary

Samsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, is founded on a simple philosophy - the endless pursuit of excellence will create a better world for all. At Samsung Austin Research and Development Center (SARC) and Advanced Computing Lab (ACL), we are building a center of excellence for Intellectual Property (IP) that is applied to high-performance computing devices (mobile, automotive, and other custom market segments) consumed by millions of people around the world. Come build with us

Role and Responsibilities

As a GPU Verification Engineer, you will drive the verification efforts of Samsung's advanced GPU design to deliver market-leading standards of quality and reliability. In close collaboration with architects, design engineers, and other verification team members, you will lead the development of comprehensive verification strategies and methodologies.
  • You have strong expertise in many GPU or related semiconductor verification areas. You will lead and develop verification plans based on Samsung's GPU architecture specifications and design requirements. You will define verification strategies, methodologies, and metrics to ensure thorough validation of the GPU functionality.
  • You are an innovator. You will lead the development of advanced verification environments and testbenches using SystemVerilog and UVM (Universal Verification Methodology). You will implement constrained random testing, coverage-driven verification, and assertion-based verification techniques.
  • You enjoy solving challenging problems and ensuring comprehensive functional and performance coverage by creating complex test scenarios and test cases to validate GPU features, performance, and functionality.
  • You are skilled at debugging efforts to identify and resolve design issues and performance bottlenecks. You will drive cross-functional collaboration with design and software teams to analyze failures and implement corrective actions.
  • You have a curious mindset that thrives on challenging past practices and navigating the unknown through innovation. You will implement automation scripts and tools to streamline verification processes, improve efficiency, and reduce time-to-market.
  • You are goal-oriented and will drive teams to work towards verification closure by achieving coverage goals (functional coverage, code coverage, etc.) and sign-off criteria. Generate comprehensive verification reports and documentation.
Skills and Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 8+ years of experience with a Master's Degree, or 6+ years of experience with a Ph.D.
  • 10+ years of experience in GPU verification or related semiconductor role.
  • Proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl).
  • Strong understanding of GPU architecture, graphics pipelines, and parallel processing.
  • Experience with industry-standard verification tools and methodologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with general purpose Object Oriented Programming using C++/Java
  • Experience with performance profiling and analysis
  • Hardware modeling experience
  • Knowledge of Graphics API: Vulcan, GLES, OpenCL


Our Team

The GPU Design Verification team at SARC/ACL owns test plan coverage for Samsung's mobile GPU through three levels: Graphic Code, Subsystem Verification, and Formal Verification. As a geographically dispersed team, we collaborate and interact with other internal teams to ensure GPU architectural designs and modules within the GPU work well across the board.

Here you are part of a diverse global task force with a cross-functional scope, focusing on collaboration and growth to scale quickly with the financial backing of a company leading globally in innovation. Being part of a unique growing team means you have limitless room to explore, innovate, and grow by wearing different hats. You will experience multiple aspects of the development cycle and see your work in an end-user product. Learning always happens and you are encouraged to think outside the box to turn ideas into reality.

Pay Transparency

At Samsung - SARC/ACL, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $144,345.00 and $257,336.00 . Your actual base pay will depend on variables that may include your education skills, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), free onsite lunch, employee purchase program, tuition assistance (after 6 months), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

Additionally, this role might be eligible to participate in long term incentive plan and relocation.

U.S. Export Control

This position requires the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information.

Trade Secrets

By submitting an application, you [applicant] agree[s] not to disclose to Samsung, or induce Samsung to use, any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to any current or previous employer or other person or entity.

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