Software and Algorithms Engineer (Contractor)

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To provide the best candidate experience with our high application volumes, we limit applications to a total of 10 over 6 months. 

Advancing the World’s Technology Together
Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future. 

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

Technical professionals are defined by what they create. Samsung has the risk-taking corporate culture, strategic R&D investments and global know-how to imagine, develop and market products that lead the industry. Millions of people all over the world use our products every day to work, to communicate and to enjoy. The Samsung Display America Lab, located in San Jose, California, is currently recruiting world-class engineers who share our "Innovation through Passion" philosophy and thrive in a fast-pace, results-driven environment. You will get the best of both worlds – a creative start-up environment to research leading-edge technologies, and the potential to swiftly impact real-world products. You’ll also collaborate with Samsung Display Korea and other Samsung R&D centers in Silicon Valley and around the world.

What You’ll Do

This position is responsible for taking over an extensive simulation platform that simulates the behavior of a display over its lifetime. The model is developed in C/C++ and MATLAB and is used to evaluate the performance of various image enhancement and compression algorithms.

Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose HQ 3 days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time 

• Understand the algorithms used in a display to compensate for different impairments and enhance the image quality.
• Understand different compression algorithms that are used in display industry.
• Maintain the simulation platform and develop new features as required. Perform simulations and optimize the code to minimize the execution time.
• Collaborate with the compression and RTL teams to improve the quality of the algorithms and verify through simulation.
• Ability to analyze, and interpret the simulation results and report to the team.

What You Bring

• 10 years of hands-on experience in image processing algorithm development
• 10 years of hands-on experience using C++ and MATLAB
• Experience with compression algorithms is highly desirable
• BS in EE or related fields (MS is preferred.)
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

What We Offer
The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. 

For contract positions, Samsung Semiconductor partners with with Eastridge Workforce Solutions, an Employee Owned Company.  As an employee of Eastridge, you'll have an opportunity to participate in the following benefits:

Medical With four plans to choose from, including PPO, High Deductible, and two Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) reimbursement plans designed to meet the individual ACA requirement, choose what's right for you.
Dental + Vision Through Anthem, we offer plans for dental and vision for you and your loved ones.
Employee Assistance Program With resources for so many of the moments life can bring our way, ask us how our EAP can support you.

Base Pay Range$90—$125 USD

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