
Samsung Semiconductor · San Jose, California, United States
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Advancing the World’s Technology Together
Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT
devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the
boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future.
We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people
to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.
Memory IO Lab is part of Samsung’s Memory Business Unit, the industry's all-time DRAM and NAND Flash leader both in technology as
well as in volume. Memory IO’s vision is to provide memory interface technology solutions which can be adopted in HBM, DDR,
LPDDR, GDDR, and more. We are an integral part of Samsung’s paramount R&D innovation engine. We work closely with
cross-disciplinary development teams to bring feature innovation to product roadmaps.
Come and join the team that is providing the next generation IO tech solutions to support emerging machine learning applications,
data analytics, and edge computing.
Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy
What You'll Do
and work with verification team to verify design. The mixed-signal designs will include but are not limited to the following:
high-speed data converters, PLL, and SERDES.
concise guidelines to layout engineers, need to be hands on in drawing layout if necessary.
What You Bring
preferred.
designs using advanced CMOS technology nodes.
ODT, Duty cycle correction (DCC), Training/calibration to improve timing, high speed power design and low power design.
What We Offer
The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Pay within this range varies by work
location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward
employees based on individual and company performance.
This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In
addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves.
An investment in your future is an investment in ours.
Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the
community.
Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or
adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you
are.
Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make
it easier.
Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you
can find the right balance for you.
Base Pay Range
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orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.
When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend
comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions,
neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive
guidance on requesting accommodations.
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disqualified.
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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. Archer is best known for Midnight, our electric aircraft. This role isn't on that program. The AI Products Org is building software for the general aviation industry: mobile apps, websites, and web apps for consumer end users. We haven't announced what we're working on, and we're not going to spoil it in a job posting. What we can tell you: it's early, it's greenfield, and the design decisions made in the next year will define these products for a long time. That's why we're hiring a Staff Designer. Not someone to execute a roadmap that's already figured out, but someone who can take a loosely defined problem, explore it, and come back with something worth building. What You’ll Do: * Own product design for consumer end-user software end to end: mobile apps, websites, and web applications * Take products from 0 to 1. Some of what you'll work on doesn't exist yet in any form, not even a brief * Run product explorations — sketch out directions, pressure-test them with the team, kill the weak ones early * Work with minimal direction. You'll get context and constraints from PM and engineering, but the design leadership on your projects is you ship. Then keep refining what shipped based on how people actually use it * Raise the bar on craft across the org, through your own work and through feedback on everyone else's What You Need: * 8+ years of product design experience minimum. Realistically, the person we're picturing has 12–15 * Products you've designed that are live and in users' hands. We will ask about them, in detail: what you decided, what you got wrong, what you'd change * Real 0→1 experience: you've built the first version of something, not just iterated on a mature product * Strong systems thinking across mobile and web. You know when a pattern should be shared across platforms and when it shouldn't * Comfort with ambiguity. If you need a fully scoped ticket before you can start, this won't be a fit * A portfolio that shows your thinking, not just polished final screens Bonus Qualifications: * Experience designing for aviation, or an interest in general aviation. Pilots and aviation nerds, this is your moment * Experience working alongside AI/ML teams, or designing products with AI-driven features * You've shipped consumer products in a domain with real-world constraints (regulated industries, safety-adjacent, hardware-adjacent) and know how that shapes design About The Team: AI Products is a roughly 100-person software org inside a company of aerospace engineers, and we expect to grow substantially over the next year. You get the resources and momentum of a real org, but the products themselves are early — which means senior designers here get the kind of ownership that usually only exists at startups. If you want to hear more about what we're building before you apply, you can't. Apply, and we'll tell you plenty. At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $175,00.00 - $215,000.00 . Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. ARCHER IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE. ALL ASPECTS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE DECIDED ON THE BASIS OF MERIT, QUALIFICATIONS, AND BUSINESS NEEDS. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED UPON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY STATUS, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, GENDER IDENTITY OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS. ARCHER IS COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH AND PROVIDING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO JOB APPLICANTS WITH PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITIES, AND THOSE WITH SINCERELY HELD RELIGIOUS BELIEFS. 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WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED UPON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY STATUS, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, GENDER IDENTITY OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS. ARCHER AVIATION DOES NOT ENGAGE WITH EXTERNAL RECRUITING AGENCIES/INDIVIDUAL RECRUITERS WITH WHOM IT DOES NOT HAVE A PRIOR WRITTEN AGREEMENT. ARCHER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE USE OF ANY UNSOLICITED RESUMES THAT IT RECEIVES AND BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF ANY FEES ASSERTED FROM THE USE OF UNSOLICITED RESUMES. IF YOU ARE A RECRUITING AGENCY OR INDIVIDUAL RECRUITER WISHING TO DO BUSINESS WITH ARCHER, PLEASE REACH OUT TO PEOPLE@ARCHER.COM [People@archer.com]. ALL EMPLOYMENT PROCESSES ARE MANAGED BY THE ARCHER PEOPLE TEAM.
Staff -Power and Performance Validation Engineer ABOUT US Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone. Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation. JOB SUMMARY Reporting to senior leadership within Architecture and Validation, the Power and Performance Validation Lead will drive validation strategy and execution for advanced AI compute silicon and systems. The role is responsible for leading power, thermal and performance validation activities across pre-silicon and post-silicon environments to ensure products meet efficiency, reliability and scalability expectations. This role requires strong technical expertise and collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines to deliver robust validation methodologies, scalable automation frameworks and actionable performance insights. THE TEAM The Power and Performance Validation team sits within the Architecture and Validation organisation and is responsible for validating the performance, efficiency and thermal behaviour of Graphcore silicon and systems. The team supports the full product lifecycle, from early architectural modelling through to first silicon bring-up, characterization and production readiness. Engineers work closely with cross-functional teams globally to debug complex issues, optimize workloads and continuously improve validation infrastructure and methodologies. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Define and lead validation strategies for power, thermal and performance characterization of AI compute silicon and platforms * Contribute to planning and execution of validation activities across multiple projects and milestones * Develop comprehensive validation plans covering functional, stress, workload and corner-case scenarios * Lead post-silicon bring-up and characterization activities for power and performance validation * Drive validation of CPU, memory, interconnect and high-speed I/O subsystems under complex workload conditions * Develop scalable automation frameworks, regression infrastructure and reporting tools using Python * Design and execute benchmark workloads, parameter sweeps and performance experiments to identify optimization opportunities * Collaborate with architecture, RTL, firmware, software and systems teams to debug and resolve complex technical issues * Define validation metrics, pass/fail criteria and reporting methodologies to ensure repeatable and high-quality analysis * Guide development of custom workload generators and micro-benchmarks where required * Analyse power, thermal and performance data to identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements * Contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes, tooling and engineering practices * Communicate technical findings, project status, risks and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and engineering leadership * Support knowledge sharing and contribute to continuous improvement across the validation organisation CANDIDATE PROFILE ESSENTIAL: * Strong experience in power and performance validation, silicon characterization or system performance engineering * Deep understanding of modern SoC architecture, including CPU, memory, interconnect and high-speed I/O technologies * Strong Linux systems knowledge and low-level performance analysis experience * Strong Python programming skills for automation, orchestration and data analysis * Experience with benchmarking and profiling tools such as stress-ng, fio, perf, iperf or equivalent technologies * Experience debugging complex hardware and software interactions * Ability to define structured validation methodologies, workload models and test strategies * Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and identify system bottlenecks * Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills * Ability to work independently on complex technical tasks while collaborating effectively across teams DESIRABLE * Experience with AI accelerator, GPU or high-performance compute architectures * Experience with pre-silicon modelling or simulation environments * Knowledge of power management technologies and silicon characterization methodologies * Programming experience in C/C++ for low-level system or benchmark development * Familiarity with hardware instrumentation and telemetry systems * Experience working with high core-count or large-scale compute systems * Experience contributing to shared validation infrastructure and engineering best practices
Staff -Power and Performance Validation Engineer ABOUT US Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone. Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation. JOB SUMMARY Reporting to senior leadership within Architecture and Validation, the Power and Performance Validation Lead will drive validation strategy and execution for advanced AI compute silicon and systems. The role is responsible for leading power, thermal and performance validation activities across pre-silicon and post-silicon environments to ensure products meet efficiency, reliability and scalability expectations. This role requires strong technical expertise and collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines to deliver robust validation methodologies, scalable automation frameworks and actionable performance insights. THE TEAM The Power and Performance Validation team sits within the Architecture and Validation organisation and is responsible for validating the performance, efficiency and thermal behaviour of Graphcore silicon and systems. The team supports the full product lifecycle, from early architectural modelling through to first silicon bring-up, characterization and production readiness. Engineers work closely with cross-functional teams globally to debug complex issues, optimize workloads and continuously improve validation infrastructure and methodologies. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Define and lead validation strategies for power, thermal and performance characterization of AI compute silicon and platforms * Contribute to planning and execution of validation activities across multiple projects and milestones * Develop comprehensive validation plans covering functional, stress, workload and corner-case scenarios * Lead post-silicon bring-up and characterization activities for power and performance validation * Drive validation of CPU, memory, interconnect and high-speed I/O subsystems under complex workload conditions * Develop scalable automation frameworks, regression infrastructure and reporting tools using Python * Design and execute benchmark workloads, parameter sweeps and performance experiments to identify optimization opportunities * Collaborate with architecture, RTL, firmware, software and systems teams to debug and resolve complex technical issues * Define validation metrics, pass/fail criteria and reporting methodologies to ensure repeatable and high-quality analysis * Guide development of custom workload generators and micro-benchmarks where required * Analyse power, thermal and performance data to identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements * Contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes, tooling and engineering practices * Communicate technical findings, project status, risks and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and engineering leadership * Support knowledge sharing and contribute to continuous improvement across the validation organisation CANDIDATE PROFILE ESSENTIAL: * Strong experience in power and performance validation, silicon characterization or system performance engineering * Deep understanding of modern SoC architecture, including CPU, memory, interconnect and high-speed I/O technologies * Strong Linux systems knowledge and low-level performance analysis experience * Strong Python programming skills for automation, orchestration and data analysis * Experience with benchmarking and profiling tools such as stress-ng, fio, perf, iperf or equivalent technologies * Experience debugging complex hardware and software interactions * Ability to define structured validation methodologies, workload models and test strategies * Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and identify system bottlenecks * Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills * Ability to work independently on complex technical tasks while collaborating effectively across teams DESIRABLE * Experience with AI accelerator, GPU or high-performance compute architectures * Experience with pre-silicon modelling or simulation environments * Knowledge of power management technologies and silicon characterization methodologies * Programming experience in C/C++ for low-level system or benchmark development * Familiarity with hardware instrumentation and telemetry systems * Experience working with high core-count or large-scale compute systems * Experience contributing to shared validation infrastructure and engineering best practices USA Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), disability and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we're committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.