Senior Staff Engineer, CPU / SoC Micro-architecture

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What You’ll Do

The APL (Advanced Processor Lab) is one of  the research labs of SAIT (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology) which is Samsung‘s R&D hub, established as the incubator for cutting-edge technologies. SAIT’s mission has covered various research areas from AI applications/algorithms research, neuromorphic processor, domain-specific accelerators to new materials, quantum computing, and super computer system.

APL is committed to shaping the future of CPU processor and SoC architecture for the most demanding applications of the future like AI and HPC. We are building the foundation of processors and the related platform which are applied to various business targets of Samsung in the future. For more practical and sustainable architecture, we emphasize that the CPU - programming core should be the center of technology to run all of heterogenous computing engines with complex software under easy-to-use programming environment. It requires innovative ways how to couple tightly with hardware engines as well as maximizing the efficiency and performance of CPU processor.

Our team collaborates closely with other research groups in SAIT like applications, system modeling, network and physical implementation team. We also have several collaborations with innovative academic professors and researchers in the US. We have several successful experiences for commercialized accelerators and SoC for AI, and we continuously keep research and development for emerging technologies as well as realization to the products.

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

Job ID: 41964

• Design and develop RISC-V CPU and related IP components.
• Define the architecture of CPU and SoC for the high-performance computing.
• Define the microarchitecture of inside high-performance processor, compatible RISC-V ISA.
• Design the tightly-coupled manner with computing extensions. 
• Design micro-architecture and RTL, taking charge of synthesis, logic, and timing verification. 
• Optimize the micro-architecture for the power/area efficiency. 
• Define and implement custom instructions on RISC-V ISA, working with applications and performance modeling teams. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and experts, including applications/software engineers, performance team, backend designers, and other architecture teams. 
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to hardware and software engineers. 
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelors in Electrical/Computer Engineer with 15+ years or Masters in Electrical/Computer Engineer with 13+ years or PhD in  Electrical/Computer Engineer with10+ years of experience in processor and SOC development or related field preferred.
• Well understand RISC-V core, ARM core, or other CPU core architecture.
• Strong background in microarchitecture and computer architecture.
• Experienced with hardware languages like Verilog, SystemVerilog, SystemC. 
• Experience in micro architecture of SoC, interface sub systems, logic modules. 
• Experience in architectural modeling & analysis. 
• Good knowledge in ASIC design flow. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal 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