Staff Engineer, Connectivity Software

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The Samsung Semiconductor Inc., Wireless Connectivity Software Engineering team is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic engineers to join our team in developing software infrastructure, framework, and protocol stack for UWB and WLAN chipsets. We are looking for engineers with expertise in Physical Layer concepts and firmware development. As a member of the UWB and WLAN Software team, you will be responsible for developing software modules for the PHY, MAC, and physical layer of various UWB and WLAN chipsets.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA  headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and test software modules for UWB/WLAN chipsets, with a focus on physical layer and MAC layer functionality.
• Debug real-time systems, working hands-on with development boards and lab equipment
• Participate in feature bring-up/interoperability activities with external certification labs as well as customer sites.
• Collaborate with product S/W and manufacturing teams to provide system-level API and firmware functionality to meet end-user requirements.
• Work closely with System engineering teams to architect, define and implement innovative algorithms, calibrations, and protocols.
• Support post-silicon bring up, validation, performance characterization, system integration, and debug.

What You Bring

• BS and 7+ years of relevant industry experience. MSEE and PhD is preferred
• The ideal candidate should have experience or knowledge on below domains:
  • Modern UWB specifications like 802.15.4z/ FiRa/DCK/CCC.
  • Modern 802.11be standards like Wi-Fi7.

• Excellent coding skills in C programming languages.
• Strong understanding of physical layer concepts (e.g., modulation analysis (OFDM), channel estimation, radar) & MAC Layer Concepts.
• Experience in developing firmware for wireless communication protocols (UWB / WLAN).
• Fluency in using lab equipment such as logic analyzers/oscilloscopes/network analyzers/spectrum analyzers/signal generators/power meters etc.
• Excellent problem-solving skills & analytical skills.
• Familiarity with UWB/ WLAN standards & domain knowledge of UWB / Wi-Fi, PHY / MAC Specifications.
• 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.

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