Staff Engineer, GPU Post-Silicon Debug & Validation (GPU Si & Emulation)

Samsung Electronics

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Remote, USA · Austin, TX Posted 29 days ago $151,000–$226,600 / year
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As a Staff GPU Post-Silicon Debug and Validation Engineer at Samsung’s Advanced Research Center (SARC), you will play a pivotal role in the bring-up, debug, and validation of next-generation GPUs across silicon and emulation platforms. Your responsibilities include identifying and resolving complex functional and performance issues through close collaboration with architecture, design, verification, and software teams. You will develop and execute validation plans, use lab equipment like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes to debug hardware and software, and leverage emulation platforms for detailed analysis of GPU behaviors. Additionally, you will enhance debug efficiency by scripting, developing tools, and utilizing design-for-debug features to improve automation and coverage. The role requires expertise in C/C++, Python, Shell scripting, and familiarity with GPU APIs such as OpenGL and Vulkan, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You will join a dynamic team within the Central Engineering organization that focuses on enabling functional correctness and optimized performance for GPUs and SoCs at scale.

Skills

C C++ Python Shell OpenGL OpenGL ES Vulkan Linux Android Verilog UVM Lauterbach RTL Logic Analyzers Scopes

What you'll do

  • Perform GPU silicon bring-up, debug, and validation at the SoC level.
  • Develop and execute system-level tests to ensure quality and reliability of GPU features.
  • Debug complex functional and parametric issues using lab equipment and software tools.
  • Analyze GPU and SoC behaviors on emulation platforms to resolve technical issues.
  • Enhance debug efficiency through scripting, tool development, and automation techniques.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in GPU/CPU/SoC pre-silicon bring-up or post-silicon debug/validation.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware debug tools like Logic Analyzers, Scopes, and lab equipment.
  • Proficiency in C/C++, Python, Shell scripting for automation and tool development.
  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities using data-driven approaches.
  • Familiarity with GPU APIs (OpenGL, OpenGL ES, Vulkan) and software stacks.
  • Experience with emulation platforms and waveform/debug analysis for silicon validation.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills in a fast-paced global environment.

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Salary context

This $151,000–$226,600 range sits above 35% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$161,800–$241,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$177,662–$235,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Samsung Electronics

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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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