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To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period.
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.
Samsung Semiconductor Inc. (SSI) is advancing the world’s technology. As a leader in Memory, System, LSI and LCD technologies, our U.S. teams contribute to breakthroughs in 5G, SOC, memory, and display. With our global perspective and diversity of thought, we proudly serve our customers around the world. We are looking for team members who share our commitment to learning and growth and excel when collaborating within and across teams.
Samsung Semiconductor Inc is looking for a talent that has a strong background and hands‑on experience on RF/Analog circuit layout design. The candidate will be developing next‑generation RF transceivers and mixed‑signal circuits for wireless communication systems along with circuit designers.
Location:
Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.
What You’ll Do
Work with design engineers to come up with an optimal floorplan in terms of area and performance.
Lead layout engineers, help them plan, and execute layout tasks to accomplish complex layout blocks.
Finish layout tasks with good quality.
Maintain good communication skills to collaborate with other design and layout engineers.
Track schedule and status regularly to ensure the layout is finished on time.
Work with remote circuit designers to determine the chip floorplan, develop strategies to optimize parasites, reduce area, and improve high‑speed SERDES/analog performance.
Estimate schedules and develop plans to complete work within dedicated time frames.
Read design documents provided by the foundry and resolve issues such as latch‑up and DRC.
Perform custom layout using Virtuoso and achieve clean LVS/DRC.
Familiarize with CAD tools, including Virtuoso, Calibre LVS, DRC, SkillCad, and related tools.
Desire experience with chip‑level design, such as bump, pad, and ESD strategies.
Communicate effectively with circuit designers.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years, Master’s with 8+ years, or Ph.D. with 5+ years of relevant industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Technical, or related field preferred.
Extensive experience in analog/mixed‑signal layout design of deep‑submicron CMOS circuits and recent experience on advanced nodes including FinFET technologies.
Proficiency in interpreting CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS reports.
Extensive experience in analog/RF related circuit layout, including LNA/PA/PLLs, etc.
High level of proficiency in CADENCE or MENTOR GRAPHICS layout tools.
Strong communication skills with design leads and engineers for schedule planning.
Ability to lead a small group of layout engineers to deliver a successful tapeout.
Programming knowledge in SKILL, Perl, and/or Python is a bonus.
Inclusive attitude, adapting style to situations and diverse global norms.
Avid learner with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to build understanding.
Collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support, and openly welcoming approaches.
Innovative and creative, proactively exploring new ideas and adapting quickly to change.
What We Offer The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all U.S. locations and functions. Individual pay 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. 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/401(k), 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
$157,000–$243,000 USD.
Equal Opportunity Employment Policy Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual 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.
Recruiting Agency Policy We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only authorized recruitment agencies that have a current and valid agreement with Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. are permitted to submit resumes for any job openings.
Applicant AI Use Policy At Samsung Semiconductor, we support innovation and technology. However, to ensure a fair and authentic assessment, we prohibit the use of generative AI tools to misrepresent a candidate’s true skills and qualifications. Permitted uses are limited to basic preparation, grammar, and research, but all submitted content and interview responses must reflect the candidate’s genuine abilities and experience. Violation of this policy may result in immediate disqualification from the hiring process.
Applicant Privacy Policy https://semiconductor.samsung.com/about-us/careers/us/privacy/
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To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period.
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.
Samsung Semiconductor Inc. (SSI) is advancing the world’s technology. As a leader in Memory, System, LSI and LCD technologies, our U.S. teams contribute to breakthroughs in 5G, SOC, memory, and display. With our global perspective and diversity of thought, we proudly serve our customers around the world. We are looking for team members who share our commitment to learning and growth and excel when collaborating within and across teams.
Samsung Semiconductor Inc is looking for a talent that has a strong background and hands‑on experience on RF/Analog circuit layout design. The candidate will be developing next‑generation RF transceivers and mixed‑signal circuits for wireless communication systems along with circuit designers.
Location:
Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.
What You’ll Do
Work with design engineers to come up with an optimal floorplan in terms of area and performance.
Lead layout engineers, help them plan, and execute layout tasks to accomplish complex layout blocks.
Finish layout tasks with good quality.
Maintain good communication skills to collaborate with other design and layout engineers.
Track schedule and status regularly to ensure the layout is finished on time.
Work with remote circuit designers to determine the chip floorplan, develop strategies to optimize parasites, reduce area, and improve high‑speed SERDES/analog performance.
Estimate schedules and develop plans to complete work within dedicated time frames.
Read design documents provided by the foundry and resolve issues such as latch‑up and DRC.
Perform custom layout using Virtuoso and achieve clean LVS/DRC.
Familiarize with CAD tools, including Virtuoso, Calibre LVS, DRC, SkillCad, and related tools.
Desire experience with chip‑level design, such as bump, pad, and ESD strategies.
Communicate effectively with circuit designers.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years, Master’s with 8+ years, or Ph.D. with 5+ years of relevant industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Technical, or related field preferred.
Extensive experience in analog/mixed‑signal layout design of deep‑submicron CMOS circuits and recent experience on advanced nodes including FinFET technologies.
Proficiency in interpreting CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS reports.
Extensive experience in analog/RF related circuit layout, including LNA/PA/PLLs, etc.
High level of proficiency in CADENCE or MENTOR GRAPHICS layout tools.
Strong communication skills with design leads and engineers for schedule planning.
Ability to lead a small group of layout engineers to deliver a successful tapeout.
Programming knowledge in SKILL, Perl, and/or Python is a bonus.
Inclusive attitude, adapting style to situations and diverse global norms.
Avid learner with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to build understanding.
Collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support, and openly welcoming approaches.
Innovative and creative, proactively exploring new ideas and adapting quickly to change.
What We Offer The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all U.S. locations and functions. Individual pay 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. 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/401(k), 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
$157,000–$243,000 USD.
Equal Opportunity Employment Policy Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual 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.
Recruiting Agency Policy We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only authorized recruitment agencies that have a current and valid agreement with Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. are permitted to submit resumes for any job openings.
Applicant AI Use Policy At Samsung Semiconductor, we support innovation and technology. However, to ensure a fair and authentic assessment, we prohibit the use of generative AI tools to misrepresent a candidate’s true skills and qualifications. Permitted uses are limited to basic preparation, grammar, and research, but all submitted content and interview responses must reflect the candidate’s genuine abilities and experience. Violation of this policy may result in immediate disqualification from the hiring process.
Applicant Privacy Policy https://semiconductor.samsung.com/about-us/careers/us/privacy/
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