Senior Engineer, GPU Performance Architect (PPA)
$124,000–$208,400 year
On-site · San Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
As a Senior Engineer, GPU Architect, you will analyze, verify, and optimize performance for Samsung’s premium mobile GPUs. This role involves contributing to performance strategy, guiding architectural decisions, and performing end-to-end system performance evaluations. You will leverage expertise in GPU architecture, performance analysis, waveform-level and RTL debugging, and programming in C/C++ and Python. Collaboration with global teams to communicate architectural proposals and drive data-driven optimizations is key. The position requires significant experience in GPU architecture and related technologies.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 3+ years of experience with a Master’s Degree, or 1+ years of experience with a Ph.D.
- 5+ years of experience in broad GPU system-level architecture, performance analysis, verification, and optimization
- Hands-on experience in RTL (System Verilog/Verilog)
- Familiarity with waveform level debugging tools (e.g., Synopsys Verdi) and RTL debugging
- Solid programming skills in in C/C++ and Python
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with prototyping GPU optimizations
- Experience with GPU profiling tools (e.g., RenderDoc, PIX, AMD RGP, Nvidia Nsight)
- Knowledge of OpenGL, Vulkan, DX11/12
- Experience with mobile platforms
Additional Requirements
- This position requires the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information.
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