Staff Engineer , Failure Analysis

Advancing the World's Technology Together
Our technology solutions power the tools you use every dayincluding 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 that 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.
What You'll Do
The Technology Enabling Development Lab (TED) Our core development focus is the host interface firmware layer that sits in the intersection of system software and flash management firmware. This key host interface firmware technology drives Samsung's breakthrough V-NAND technology and enables our customers to power performance-oriented, demanding, enterprise-class applications ranging from hyper-scale data centers, to big data processing, to software defined virtualized storage arrays and infrastructures.
We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated engineer to develop and support our cutting edge Enterprise and Data Center SSD products. The ideal candidate should be well versed in storage system and device serial interface/link (SAS or PCIe) design or Failure Analysis
Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose, CA headquarters 3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time the remainder of your time.
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• Support interface validation test of our SSD products in OEMs' systems; and provide onsite Failure Analysis of issues found during such validation tests.
• Analyze and debug PHY and Link layer issues during bring up and sustaining stage of NVMe/SAS SSD products.
• Participate and support Industry PHY/Link compliance tests, such as PCI-SIG events.
• Provide support at OEM sites to collect logs or bus traces for Failure Analysis.
• This job requires up to 25% time for business travel.

What You Bring

• BS in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science, and 10+ years of relevant experience in software or firmware or a MS with 8+ years experience preferred.
• Strong experience in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Significant experience with PHY and Link Failure Analysis and knowledge for Signal Integrity and power integrity from CDR to Equalizer operation.
• Strong experience with protocol and logical/signal analyzers.
• Strong experience with UART/JTAG/ICE debuggers, firmware debugging.
• Experience in pre-silicon and post-silicon SoC validation.
• Experience in Spice simulation and IBIS model
• You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• You're collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• You're collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.

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What We Offer The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US 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/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.
Base Pay Range
$108,000 - $218,300 USD
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 an errand service.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid 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.
Covid-19 Policy
To help keep our employees, customers, and communities safe, we've developed guidelines for our teams. Currently, we encourage vaccination for all employees, and may require it depending on job functions (e.g., traveling for business, meeting with customers). While visiting our offices or attending team events, we ask employees to complete a daily health questionnaire and complete a weekly COVID test. Our COVID policies are subject to change depending on public health, regulatory and business circumstances.
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Samsung Semiconductor is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to do their best work. We hire the best talent for our teams, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. Our focus is on hiring teammates with humble expertise, kindness, dedication and a willingness to embrace challenges and learn together every day.
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