
Lead Memory Controller Architect
Samsung Electronics
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: San Jose • California • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $221,700 - $364,800 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Own the design and development of Samsung's advanced custom memory controller IP.
- Lead a team and exert significant influence over the entire memory controller architecture and micro-architecture.
- Translate innovative concepts into cutting-edge, next-generation memory technologies.
- Ensure design quality through LINT, CDC, ECO flows, power analysis, and other methodologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design functionality and achieve PPA goals.
- Take ownership of deliverables by adhering to JEDEC standards and collaborating on SOC IP delivery.
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 architecture and micro-architecture, leading a team through the entire development lifecycle.
- Deep expertise in multiple memory technologies, such as DDR, LPDDR, PIM, 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 with the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, global team environment.
- Familiarity with interface protocols (AMBA, AXI, ACE, CHI) 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
memory controller architecturemicro-architecturememory technologiesDDRLPDDRPIMGDDRHBMVerilogASIC design flow
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingself-drivencuriositypassion for logic designability to navigate ambiguity