SoC Performance Architect

About the position

The SoC Performance Architect at Samsung is responsible for driving the modeling and analysis of new System on Chip (SoC) architectures and features for next-generation mobile products. This role involves building complex performance models and evaluating new features and use cases, particularly in the context of high-performance computing devices. The architect will work collaboratively across teams to optimize critical use cases, leveraging a data-driven approach to influence architectural proposals.

Responsibilities

• Drive the modeling and analysis of new SoC architectures and features for mobile products.
• Build and develop complex SoC performance models including CPU, GPU, ISP, and NPU.
• Perform high-level performance modeling and analysis of hardware features, applications, benchmarks, and complex use cases.
• Analyze the impact of system-level architectural trade-offs including CPU, GPU, NPU, ISP, memory subsystems, and system software.
• Leverage a data-driven approach to drive consensus around complex architectural proposals.
• Work with teams to identify, analyze, and optimize critical complex use cases including gaming and camera applications.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 8+ years with a Master's Degree, or 6+ years with a PhD.
• Experience in architectural modeling and performance analysis with analytical models or cycle-accurate simulators.
• Ability to model SoC architectures to analyze end-to-end performance on workloads of interest; experience with gem5 desired.
• Excellent software development skills with ability to code in C, C++, Python, and similar programming languages.
• Ability to integrate internal/external IP models on a full system-level framework.
• Knowledge of Arm Architecture and Memory subsystem design including caches, interconnects, and memory controllers.
• Knowledge of high performance, high efficiency design.
• Experience with CPU, GPU, Accelerators, or Memory systems microarchitecture.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Free onsite lunch
• Employee purchase program
• Tuition assistance (after 6 months)
• Paid time off
• Student loan program
• Wellness incentives
• MBO bonus compensation based on performance
• Eligibility for long-term incentive plan and relocation assistance.