Staff Engineer, GPU System Engineer

Samsung Electronics

. Lead pre-silicon workload enablement for next-generation GPU and system-level IP .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesLead💰 $167,800 - $251,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GPU architecture, graphics workload verification, and automation framework development, with a strong focus on pre-silicon validation and performance analysis. Proficient in C++ and Python programming within Linux environments, with a solid understanding of Vulkan and Android debugging.

Highest-signal resume keywords

GPU Architecture ExpertiseC++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingVulkan Testing and DevelopmentPre-Silicon Verification Methodologies

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Hard Skills

GPU ArchitectureGraphics PipelinesCompute WorkloadsC++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingVulkan DevelopmentAndroid DebuggingLinux Kernel DevelopmentRTL VerificationEmulation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

VulkanOpenGLOpenCLLinuxAndroid

Industry Keywords

Pre-Silicon VerificationWorkload CharacterizationPerformance AnalysisAI/ML Compute TrendsHeterogeneous Compute Workloads

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidLinuxPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead pre-silicon workload enablement for next-generation GPU and system-level IP
Design and build verification infrastructure and automation frameworks
Influence architectural validation, performance predictability, and pre-silicon software feature verification
Develop scalable automation and testing infrastructure for Architecture, HW, Emulation, SW, and PPA teams
Partner with GPU architecture, modeling, software, and validation teams to provide workload content
Identify bottlenecks, debug driver and compiler issues, and support architectural ideation and feature exploration
Architect and drive pre-silicon graphics workload verification strategies, methodologies, and execution flows
Develop and maintain workload capture and replay infrastructure, workload analysis, software middleware, utility tools, automation, and scalable testing frameworks
Analyze, correlate, and debug issues across Android, Vulkan drivers and compilers, Linux kernel, architecture specifications, emulation, and silicon
Lead cross-functional collaboration to define critical workloads, debug functional issues, align workload behavior with architectural intent, and improve GPU efficiency and scalability
Mentor engineers and advance pre-silicon driver and compiler verification methodologies
Stay current with emerging GPU architectures, graphics workloads, and AI/ML compute trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/relevant technical field, or 4+ years of experience with a Master's degree, or 2+ years of experience with a PhD
Strong understanding of GPU architecture, graphics pipelines, compute workloads, and microarchitecture performance behavior
Strong hands-on programming experience in C++ and Python within Linux development environments
Experience developing Vulkan tests, profiling infrastructure, automation frameworks, and workload characterization methodologies
Strong experience analyzing and triaging issues in Android SW stack and Linux kernel in pre-silicon environments
Familiarity with graphics and compute APIs such as OpenGL, Vulkan, OpenCL, or related GPU software stacks
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Experience with Android device debugging and Linux kernel development
Experience with Vulkan, OpenGL ES, or OpenCL API programming or driver development
Familiarity with AI/ML, graphics rendering, or heterogeneous compute workloads
Experience with RTL verification, emulation, modeling, or post-silicon performance analysis
Applicants must be authorized to access U.S. export-controlled information or eligible for government authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Onsite lunch
Employee purchase program
Tuition assistance after 6 months
Paid time off
Student loan program
Wellness incentives
MBO bonus compensation based on company, division, and individual performance
Long term incentive plan eligibility may apply
Relocation eligibility may apply