Principal Engineer, GPU Architect & Modeling

Samsung Electronics

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Remote, USA · San Jose, CA Posted 10 days ago $221,700–$364,800 / year
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TL;DR

As a Principal GPU Architect & Modeling at Samsung, you will lead teams to define the architectural vision and modeling strategy for next-generation mobile GPUs, driving innovation in graphics, compute, and AI capabilities. Your day-to-day involves shaping long-term architecture direction across performance, memory systems, PPA optimization, and system-level features like ray tracing and shader/texture design. You will guide cross-functional teams in transforming research into silicon-proven designs, ensuring scalable power efficiency for premium devices. The role requires deep expertise in GPU modeling methodologies, programming models, and workloads, as well as experience in defining architectural strategies that balance performance, power, and area trade-offs. Joining the GPU Architect team means contributing to cutting-edge technologies like ray tracing on mobile GPUs, collaborating with diverse engineers globally, and solving impactful challenges in a supportive environment focused on continuous learning and growth.

Skills

GPU Graphics Architecture PPA Optimization GPU Modeling Methodologies Performance Simulation Microarchitectural Analysis Ray Tracing AI/ML Acceleration Shader Architecture Texture Architecture Cross-Functional Collaboration Technical Leadership GPU Programming Models

What you'll do

  • Define long-term GPU architecture vision and technology development roadmap.
  • Lead teams to build advanced modeling frameworks for architectural exploration.
  • Drive innovation in shader, texture, ray tracing, and AI/ML acceleration features.
  • Champion cross-functional collaboration to optimize system-level performance excellence.
  • Mentor leaders and foster a culture of open communication and data-driven decisions.

What we're looking for

  • 16+ years of experience in GPU or graphics architecture with a Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Deep expertise in GPU performance analysis, memory system design, shader/texture architecture, and ray tracing.
  • Proven success defining and driving GPU architecture strategies balancing PPA tradeoffs.
  • Strong knowledge of GPU programming models and workloads for graphics, compute, and AI inference.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership in developing new GPU features like AI/ML acceleration and ray tracing.
  • Ability to build and grow cross-functional engineering teams while influencing technical roadmaps.

Market check

Salary context

This $221,700–$364,800 range sits above 92% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$168,775–$260,375

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$188,375–$238,700

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics is a South Korean multinational corporation and a global leader in technology, specializing in consumer electronics, semiconductors, and home appliances.

Samsung Electronics currently has 32 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $175,000–$208,400 across 29 roles with salary data.

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