Senior Engineer, GPU RTL Design

Samsung Electronics

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $139,000–$208,400 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Mar 31, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Engineer, GPU RTL Design

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Senior Engineer, GPU RTL Design - Pixel Pipe will join the GPU Project and RTL teams to develop complex RTL blocks and subsystems for next-generation mobile GPU IPs. This role involves translating architectural specifications into scalable hardware designs, specifically focusing on pixel processing, graphics pipeline stages, control logic, datapath, memory systems, and fixed-function logic. The engineer will drive design quality through synthesis, linting, and timing analysis while collaborating with verification teams to ensure robust production-ready designs. Candidates must possess expertise in Verilog or SystemVerilog for SoC, CPU, or GPU architectures. Key responsibilities include managing PPA trade-offs and resolving functional challenges across the RTL lifecycle. The work centers on solving technical challenges in graphics processing flows and pixel throughput efficiency to power high-performance mobile devices and consumer technologies.

Skills

Verilog SystemVerilog RTL Design GPU Architecture ASIC Design Synthesis Timing Analysis Linting Microarchitecture Digital Design SoC

What you'll do

Translate architectural specifications into scalable RTL designs for GPU blocks and subsystems.
Develop microarchitecture and RTL for pixel pipelines and fixed-function graphics logic.
Drive design quality by creating clean, synthesizable RTL for verification and simulation readiness.
Resolve functional design challenges related to interface definition, timing, power, and area tradeoffs.
Manage the full RTL lifecycle from initial microarchitecture through integration and debug.
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure robust, production-ready GPU designs.
Propose data-driven solutions for complex technical issues in high-performance computing environments.
Explore emerging GPU technologies and advocate for improved RTL design methodologies.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or a Master's degree.
2+ years of experience in semiconductor RTL design for complex SoC, CPU, or GPU architectures.
Hands-on experience in RTL design using Verilog and SystemVerilog, including microarchitecture development, integration, and debug.
Working knowledge of GPU or high-performance digital design concepts like control logic, datapath, memory systems, and fixed-function acceleration.
Working knowledge of interpreting architectural specifications and driving trade-offs across performance, power, and area (PPA).
Experience with front-end ASIC design flows, including linting, synthesis, timing analysis, and design quality checks.
Strong analytical problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication for technical documentation.
Applicants must be authorized to access information subject to U.S. export control laws or eligible for government authorization.

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