Senior Engineer, GPU RTL Design - Pixel Pipe

Samsung Electronics

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Remote, USA · San Jose, CA Posted 10 days ago $139,000$208,400 / year

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As a Senior Engineer GPU RTL Design at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), you will join the GPU Project and RTL teams to contribute to the microarchitecture definition and RTL implementation of complex GPU blocks, focusing on pixel processing and graphics pipeline stages. You will collaborate with hardware and software design teams across multiple functional domains to ensure robust, production-ready designs for premium smartphones. Your responsibilities include translating architectural specifications into efficient RTL code, driving design quality through integration, debug, and simulation readiness, and resolving cross-block challenges by working closely with verification teams and other engineering groups. The role requires hands-on experience in Verilog/SystemVerilog, a deep understanding of GPU microarchitecture, and expertise in front-end ASIC design flows including linting, synthesis, and timing analysis. You will also drive best practices and methodologies while exploring emerging GPU technologies to enhance performance, power efficiency, and area optimization.

Skills

Verilog SystemVerilog RTL design GPU architecture ASIC design flows linting synthesis timing analysis design quality checks microarchitecture development control logic datapath design memory systems fixed-function acceleration pixel processing pipelines performance optimization power optimization firmware enablement

What you'll do

  • Contribute to the microarchitecture definition and RTL implementation of complex GPU blocks.
  • Drive design from microarchitecture through RTL development, integration, debug, and simulation readiness.
  • Support technical excellence by developing clean, synthesizable RTL and collaborating with verification teams.
  • Resolve functional design challenges across multiple domains including control logic, datapath, memory systems.
  • Advance best practices in RTL design methodologies for complex graphics processing flows.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of experience in semiconductor RTL design for complex SoC, CPU, or GPU architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog for microarchitecture development, integration, and debug.
  • Working knowledge of GPU high-performance digital design concepts including control logic and memory systems.
  • Ability to interpret architectural specifications and drive PPA tradeoffs.
  • Experience with front-end ASIC design flows including linting, synthesis, timing analysis, and quality checks.
  • Strong analytical skills for identifying and proposing data-driven solutions in complex designs.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills for technical documentation and cross-functional teams.

Market check

Salary context

This $139,000–$208,400 range sits above 20% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$161,800$241,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$177,250$235,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

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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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