Senior Staff Engineer, Technical Program Manager - Cellular Modem Development

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 that 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.

What You’ll Do

Samsung SOC R&D Lab is looking for a highly versatile Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join the expanding team to commercialize the next generation of world-class cellular modem.

The candidate is expected to bring passion, innovation and strong acumen in executing large scale engineering projects from inception to production.  

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

Job ID: 41359

• Work in a multifaceted engineering environment to coordinate cross-functional efforts and drive the project deliverables for successful commercialization of Samsung modem solutions.
• Act as an interface between customers (OEM)/partners (Carriers) and global engineering teams to successfully manage new feature requests and issue escalations.
• Apply exceptional organizational and project management practices to track program dependencies, identify risks and initiate mitigation plans.
• Develop and articulate project status reports and technical road maps to key stakeholders and drive timely decision making.

What You Bring

• Bachelors with 15+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 13+ years or PhD with 10+ years in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of industry experience with 4 years in a program management role with hands on experience in managing SW development life cycle through design, implementation and validation.
• Experience in wireless radio access/core networking standards (5G-NR/LTE/UMTS/GSM) and familiarity with North American wireless carrier requirements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the passion to motivate others and collaboratively work across teams to meet project requirements.
• Prior SW development/verification experience in wireless device industry.
• Track record of certifying devices through wireless carriers and understanding of Type Approval process.
• Experience working with wireless Carriers, Network infrastructure vendors and/or handset OEMs.
• 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.

#LI-VL1

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The pay range for roles at this level across all US locations and job function is displayed below. Within the base pay range, individual 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. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

 

Base Pay Range$132,800—$270,000 USD

What We Offer
An investment in your future, is an investment in ours. That’s why we offer a diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to competitive compensation and the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive curation of benefits empower our people to care for their whole selves.
Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.