Senior Staff Creative Technologist Job at Samsung Research America (SRA) in New

Overview

Senior Staff, Creative Technologist role at Samsung Research America (SRA).

Position Summary

As a Creative Technologist, you will research, design, invent, and prototype new user experiences across Samsung’s product portfolio. The Creative Technologist understands advanced technologies (e.g. AI Models, Sensor, GANs, VAEs, Transformers) and thinks creatively about how to use the technology in innovative ways that help resolve human needs. You will help design, prototype, and build novel human-AI experiences that are multimodal systems that work with people collaboratively. You will be responsible for developing prototypes that demonstrate a new era of native AI devices.

You will design, prototype, and build immersive experiences which surprise and delight, while pushing the limits of design and technology. This position works within a startup-style environment and will wear several hats as required, such as, serving as a product and/or project manager as well as the Software (and Hardware) architect when necessary.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead proof-of-concept projects and pilot implementations to showcase innovative ideas.
• Influence senior leaders presenting clear value, and tailoring your communication to their priorities. This involves demonstrating expertise, using data to support your points, and speaking their language, rather than technical jargon.
• Define new product platforms, architectures, strategies to architect and develop the best technical design approach and development of digital solutions and products via working closely with all aspects of the organization including management, UX/UI designers, research, and engineering.
• Drive platform research and experimentation, concept exploration, prototyping, and ideation within the creative process for crafting user experiences in software and services delivered through modern web technologies.
• Prototyping of new concepts in both physical and digital design.
• Have a differentiated point of view and innovative thinking on a variety of product categories to inspire colleagues.
• International and domestic travel as needed.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree preferred in Product Design, Design Engineering, Software and Hardware, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 12+ years’ experience in designing and building embedded devices, mobile, web, cloud-based applications or equivalent
• Experience in user-centered design with hands-on experience throughout the process, from user research to developing prototypes and collaborating on product development
• Expert in application and software service programming languages; Deep knowledge in mobile (android), web (java, JavaScript, Python, node, html), embedded (FreeRTOS), analytics, DevOps and MLOps
• Strong hands-on expertise with Python frameworks (Django, Flask, or FastAPI, RESTful APIs), React.js and modern JavaScript
• Knowledge of current design software and techniques in both 2D and 3D
• A solid grasp of LLMs, prompt engineering, and RAG is a plus
• Demonstrated experience of successfully planning, organizing and conducting software development projects in a dynamic environment
• Hands-on approach, flexible & agile, and comfortable experimenting with a fresh, original perspective
• Strong understanding of design thinking, product design principles, and experience design best practices and their applications
• Experience in tools for integrating new technology into a digital product solution with Software/Hardware product requirements

Special Attributes

• Experience / Exposure building products using AI/ML technologies.
• Development experience with container orchestration systems such as Docker and Kubernetes

Compensation and Benefits

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

Base Pay Range

$197,800—$296,600 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email sratalent@samsung.com.

At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities. Samsung Research America is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.