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Samsung Electronics

Senior Engineer, GPU Performance Architect (PPA)

Location3655 N 1st St, San Jose, CA, USA; 9808 Scranton Rd, San Diego, CA, USA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience2+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 6, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have9
2+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/relevant technical field, or a Master's degree
2+ years of experience in broad GPU system-level architecture, performance analysis, verification, and optimization
Hands-on experience in RTL (System Verilog/Verilog)
Familiarity with waveform level debugging tools (e.g., Synopsys Verdi) and RTL debugging
Solid programming skills in C/C++ and Python
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to identify bottlenecks and propose data-driven solutions
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, global team environment
Nice to have4
Experience with prototyping GPU optimizations
Experience with GPU profiling tools (e.g., RenderDoc, PIX, AMD RGP, Nvidia Nsight) to analyze and optimize graphics performance, power consumption, and system-level interactions
Knowledge of OpenGL, Vulkan, DX11/12
Experience with mobile platforms
Eligibility1
Must be authorized to access information subject to U.S. export control laws or eligible for government authorization
Skills
C
C++
Python
System Verilog
Verilog
Synopsys Verdi
RenderDoc
PIX
AMD RGP
Nvidia Nsight
OpenGL
Vulkan
DX11
DX12
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Onsite lunch
Employee purchase program
Tuition assistance
Paid time off
Wellness incentives
Bonus
Long term incentive
Relocation
Position Summary
About the company
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 Senior Engineer, GPU Architect, you will work on the analysis, verification, and optimization of end-to-end system performance for Samsung’s premium mobile GPUs.
In this mid-to-senior individual contributor role, you will contribute to the performance strategy and guide architectural decisions that define the efficiency and scalability of Samsung’s GPU designs. You bring expertise in GPU architecture, performance analysis and verification, waveform-level and RTL debugging, with curiosity for advancing performance and power efficiency across complex systems.
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You are passionate about contributing to the design and execution of advanced performance modeling and analysis for GPU pipelines—including shader-level analysis, pipeline optimization, system-level characterization, and architectural prototyping.
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You enjoy learning about building and refining models and tools using C/C++, Python, and cycle-approximate frameworks to analyze and validate key metrics (such as latency, throughput, and power consumption), developing benchmarks, identifying bottlenecks, and proposing data-driven optimizations.
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You ensure design excellence and correctness through prototyping, model-to-RTL correlation, and deep-dive validation—including simulation, waveform analysis using tools like Synopsys Verdi, functional debug, and performance verification against required specifications.
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You proactively seek cross-functional collaboration with global teams, clearly communicate architecture proposals to diverse audiences, and exercising data-driven decision making to ensure seamless integration of the GPU into the overall system.
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You take initiatives on moderate-to-complex projects and help advance best practices, methodologies by staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies.
Skills and Qualifications
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2+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/relevant technical field, or a Master’s degree.
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2+ years of experience in broad GPU system-level architecture (not limited to a specific block), performance analysis, verification, and optimization.
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Hands-on experience in RTL (System Verilog/Verilog).
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Familiarity with waveform level debugging tools (e.g., Synopsys Verdi) and RTL debugging.
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Solid programming skills in in C/C++ and Python.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify bottlenecks and propose data-driven solutions
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, global team environment.
Nice to have
Nice to Have:
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Experience with prototyping GPU optimizations.
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Experience with GPU profiling tools (e.g., RenderDoc, PIX, AMD RGP, Nvidia Nsight) to analyze and optimize graphics performance, power consumption, and system-level interactions.
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Knowledge of OpenGL, Vulkan, DX11/12.
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Experience with mobile platforms.
Our Team
The GPU Architect team delivers whole system architecture-level design for Samsung’s current and next-generation mobile GPUs. Our work spans a wide range of disciplines—from early-stage architectural exploration and research in graphics and machine learning, to shaping the GPU innovation roadmap, defining new features, building models, and delivering microarchitecture design and programming. Our Xclipse GPU is the first mobile GPU with ray tracing technology that enables console-level graphics for Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
Joining our team means collaborating with talented engineers from diverse technical backgrounds across a global organization. Here you’ll contribute to the roadmap for next-generation technologies, broaden your expertise, and solve impactful challenges in a supportive environment that values collaboration, continuous learning, and growth.
Total Rewards
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 $124,000 and $208,400. 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), onsite lunch, employee purchase program, tuition assistance (after 6 months), paid time off, 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.
This is an exempt position, which is not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Trade Secrets
By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung or induce or encourage Samsung to use any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.
U.S. Export Control
This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.
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