Startups

Senior Staff Engineer, GPU RTL Firmware

Samsung · 3900 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX, USA · On-site

← All jobs

About the role

Samsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, is founded on a simple philosophy – the endless pursuit of excellence will create a better world for all. At Samsung Austin Research and Development Center (SARC) and Advanced Computing Lab (ACL), we are building a center of excellence for Intellectual Property (IP) that is applied to high-performance computing devices (mobile, automotive, and other custom market segments) consumed by millions of people around the world. Come build with us! Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • You proactively collaborate with architecture, RTL, and software teams to align execution efficiency with system-level goals
  • You inspire high performance by mentoring junior engineers, contributing to a culture of ownership and innovation, and staying ahead of emerging GPU technologies and RTL firmware technologies
  • 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 8+ years of experience with a Master’s Degree, or 6+ years of experience with a Ph.D
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in firmware development, with strong proficiency in C/C++/ Assembly
  • Strong expertise in GPU or SoC architecture, including command processors, control logic, scheduling, and hardware–software interaction
  • Strong knowledge of RTL design, ASIC flows, Verilog/SystemVerilog
More about this role

Samsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, is founded on a simple philosophy – the endless pursuit of excellence will create a better world for all. At Samsung Austin Research and Development Center (SARC) and Advanced Computing Lab (ACL), we are building a center of excellence for Intellectual Property (IP) that is applied to high-performance computing devices (mobile, automotive, and other custom market segments) consumed by millions of people around the world. Come build with us!

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Staff GPU RTL Firmware Engineer, you will help shape the design and development of control firmware for Samsung’s next-generation mobile GPUs, shaping critical subsystems such as the Command Processor (CP) and RunList Controller (RLC) that orchestrate GPU execution, scheduling, and system control.

In this high-impact individual contributor role, you will collaborate with hardware and software teams to shape how GPU workloads are scheduled, managed, and brought to life in silicon. You will partner closely with architecture, RTL, software, and validation teams to help influence hardware–firmware interfaces, contribute to execution-control strategy,...

Read the full posting on Samsung's site ↗

Build your edge while you search

Free tools for founders and investors, plus VC Unfiltered, our take on startups, venture and the people who build them.