Senior Engineer, RF Embedded SW/FW

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What You’ll Do

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. is looking for a modem SW/System engineer who is interested in wireless modem system design and RF/PHY SW implementation. The candidate will need to implement algorithms in RF Driver, MCU or PHY layer using C. Hence, a candidate with communications system background and proper C programming skill would be ideal. The candidate will join a diverse team working on design, implementation and testing of our next generation of chipsets (5G and beyond) with the specific role of supporting modem software development for advanced control and algorithms for RFIC including cellular and radar. 

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

• Develop signal processing algorithms for 5G and other wireless communication systems
• Design fixed-point C/C++ model for newly developed algorithm
• Design, implement and validate modem SW on hardware targets for 5G cellular and radar mmWave technologies.
• Evaluate performance in chip or platform level using test equipment in lab
  

What You Bring

• Bachelors with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 3+ years or PhD with 0 years in Communication Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Strong engineering math skills in probability and linear algebra. 
• C/C++, Python, and MATLAB coding skills.
• Knowledge on DSP and wireless systems. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and presentation skills.
• 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.

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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. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance. 

This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

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