Senior Engineer, Embedded Firmware Engineer

Samsung Semiconductor

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $138,000–$206,000 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Samsung Semiconductor

Samsung Semiconductor is the global semiconductor business unit of Samsung Electronics, designing and manufacturing memory chips, logic semiconductors, and foundry solutions for a broad range of applications.

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TL;DR · Senior Engineer, Embedded Firmware Engineer

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The Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer role is part of Samsung’s DRAM Development Lab (DDL) in San Jose, CA, focusing on developing cutting-edge firmware solutions for embedded memory technologies like HBM. This position involves researching next-generation memory solution architectures and collaborating with software, hardware, and customer teams to develop new features and technology. Day-to-day responsibilities include firmware development activities such as architecture design, code implementation, validation, and performance optimization, alongside developing HAL API libraries and integrating RTOS into embedded memory solutions. The ideal candidate has a BS in Computer Science or Engineering, 5+ years of experience, strong programming skills in C/C++, familiarity with ARM cores and hardware debuggers, and knowledge of PCIe and UCIe protocols.

Skills

C C++ Python x86 ARM RISC-V PCIe UCIe GitHub GitLab Bitbucket RTOS Firmware development Hardware debuggers JTAG Version control system Code review process Project management tools

What you'll do

Research and develop firmware for next generation memory solution architectures.
Design, code, validate, and fine-tune firmware for embedded memory technologies.
Develop HAL API libraries to validate new hardware IPs in virtual environments.
Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware teams on technology development.
Integrate and test embedded memory solutions using real-time operating systems.

What we're looking for

BS in Computer Science or Engineering with 5+ years of experience
Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python
Experience with firmware development for ARM cores using hardware debuggers
Hands-on experience with board bring-up and server system integration
Understanding of storage technologies, memory solutions, and computer architectures
Collaboration skills across cross-functional teams and geographies
Knowledge of PCIe, UCIe protocols, and version control systems

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