Samsung Electronics

Lead Micro-Architect, Memory Controller

Samsung Electronics

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: AustinCaliforniaTexasUnited States

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Salary

💰 $221,700 - $364,800 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Lead the design and development of Samsung's advanced memory controller (LPDDR5, LPDDR6, PIM, and beyond (DDR5, GDDR7, HBM4).
  • Assume ownership and exert significant influence over the entire memory-controller micro-architecture, including RTL design and performance/power optimization.
  • Translate innovative concepts into cutting-edge, next-generation memory technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design functionality and resolve implementation challenges.
  • Ensure design quality through LINT, CDC, ECO flows, power analysis, and other methodologies.

Requirements

  • 20+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 18+ years of experience with a Master’s Degree, or 16+ years of experience with a PhD
  • Proven experience in memory controller micro-architecture and RTL design, owning all sub-blocks of custom memory controller designs.
  • Deep expertise in multiple memory technologies, such as LPDDR4/5/6, PIM, DDR, GDDR, and HBM.
  • Strong knowledge of JEDEC memory standards and working knowledge of DDR PHY.
  • Demonstrated success in driving architecture through RTL design for high-performance digital systems.
  • Strong expertise in Verilog and ASIC design flow, including RTL design, verification, synthesis, timing analysis, and ECO.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Perl, Python) to support design and automation.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills; Ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, global team environment.
  • Familiarity with interface protocols (AMBA, AXI, ACE) is desired.
  • Knowledge of AES, ECC, and RAS features is preferred.
  • Self-driven, curious, and passionate about logic design and innovation.
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • free onsite lunch
  • employee purchase program
  • tuition assistance (after 6 months)
  • paid time off
  • student loan program
  • wellness incentives and many more.

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Hard skills
memory controller micro-architectureRTL designperformance optimizationpower optimizationVerilogASIC design flowtiming analysisscripting languagesPerlPython
Soft skills
communication skillscollaboration skillsability to navigate ambiguityself-drivencuriouspassionate about logic design
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/EngineeringMaster’s DegreePhD