Senior GPU Performance Engineer

3 weeks ago


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

At Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., we are seeking a highly skilled Sr. GPU Performance Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Xclipse GPU software team, you will be responsible for delivering cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize the mobile GPU market. Your expertise in software design, performance optimization, and GPU hardware will be crucial in developing and implementing performance improvement strategies, including algorithm optimization, code refactoring, and system tuning.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement performance improvement strategies to optimize GPU performance across a range of applications and platforms.
  • Collaborate with hardware and software teams to analyze, identify, and resolve performance bottlenecks.
  • Design and execute performance testing plans to validate improvements and ensure adherence to performance targets.
  • Lead efforts in designing and executing performance testing plans to validate improvements and ensure adherence to performance targets.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest GPU architectures, technologies, and performance optimization techniques.

Requirements
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/relevant technical field, or 8+ years of experience with a Master's degree, or 6+ years of experience with a PhD.
  • 10+ years of experience with programming skills (C, C++, Python).
  • 10+ years of object-oriented and component-based design experience.
  • Experience with delivering at least one GPU graphics/compute API or Game Engine subsystems for graphics (e.g., Vulkan, OpenGL, OpenCL, Metal, Direct X, ANGLE).
  • Advanced experience implementing 3D graphics features such as lighting, effects, shaders, and other low-level systems.
  • Strong understanding of GPU hardware.
  • Experience with firmware development.
  • Knowledge of ray tracing, rasterization, and linear algebra.
  • Experience with low-level performance profiling and optimization.
  • Effective problem-solving and communications skills.
  • Game engine experience (e.g., Unreal/Unity) is nice to have.

About Us

The Xclipse GPU software team is a dynamic and innovative group of experts responsible for delivering cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize the mobile GPU market. Our team is broken down into multiple areas of responsibility, including User mode Driver (UMD) development, Kernel Mode Driver (KMD)/system software development, compiler development, and GPU compute/machine learning on the edge. We pride ourselves on our ability to work cohesively and efficiently, continuously pushing the limits of technology with our next-gen GPU software/hardware codesign. We also focus on post-silicon performance optimization and workload analysis to ensure our software is the best in class. As the first to introduce Ray Tracing technology into mobile platform, we collaborate with game engine teams to seamlessly integrate features that provide our users with a flawless gaming experience. Finally, we implement software validation and automation processes to guarantee the highest levels of quality and performance for our products. On the Xclipse GPU software team, we are dedicated to staying at the forefront of technology, constantly researching and experimenting with new developments to bring consumers the most advanced mobile GPU software available.

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 $174,557 and $305,414. 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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