SoC Performance Architect

Samsung Electronics

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Remote, USA · San Jose, CA Posted 43 days ago $208,400–$208,400 / year
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As a SoC Performance Architect at Samsung Austin Research and Development Center (SARC) and Advanced Computing Lab (ACL), you will join a team of talented engineers designing proprietary interconnects and memory controllers for Exynos SoCs in premium consumer devices. Your primary responsibilities include building complex performance models for CPU, GPU, ISP, NPU, and other components, analyzing system-level architectural trade-offs, and optimizing critical use cases like gaming and camera applications using data-driven approaches. Proficiency in C/C++, Python, gem5 simulation tools, and Arm architecture is essential, along with experience in SoC modeling and microarchitecture design. This role requires a deep understanding of high-performance computing devices and the ability to work collaboratively across various teams within Samsung’s global organization.

Skills

C C++ Python gem5 Arm CPU GPU NPU ISP memory subsystems cache interconnects memory controllers high performance design high efficiency design

What you'll do

  • Build complex SoC performance models including CPU, GPU, ISP, NPU.
  • Perform high-level performance modeling of hardware features and use cases.
  • Analyze system-level architectural trade-offs for mobile platforms.
  • Drive consensus on complex architectural proposals using data-driven methods.
  • Optimize critical complex use cases like gaming and camera applications.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in SoC architecture or equivalent education level
  • Proficient in architectural modeling using analytical models or cycle-accurate simulators
  • Strong software development skills with expertise in C/C++, Python, and similar languages
  • Experience with CPU, GPU, accelerators, and memory systems microarchitecture
  • Ability to integrate internal/external IP models on a full system-level framework
  • Understanding of Arm architecture including caches, interconnects, and memory controllers
  • Experience building SoC architecture models for end-to-end performance analysis

Market check

Salary context

This $208,400–$208,400 range sits above 57% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$153,250–$241,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$162,000–$235,750

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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