Senior Engineer, Physical Design Floorplan

Position Summary 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 Physical Design Floorplan Engineer, you will play a key role in creating and optimizing top‑level floorplans that enable efficient physical‑design execution for

SARC/ACL

premium IPs. This highly visible position requires close collaboration with cross‑functional design teams, EDA partners, and intra‑functional groups. You will contribute strong problem‑solving skills and a deep understanding of floor‑planning challenges and best‑practice methodologies, ensuring robust, high‑performance, and low‑power implementations across Samsung's premium mobile device tiers.

Key responsibilities include:

You are a key contributor for the top‑level floorplan, driving block‑level floor‑planning and execution You execute and deliver key floor‑planning activities (placement, shaping, pinning, methodology) with production‑grade quality You drive the critical PPA aspects of floor‑planning by collaborating with the Architecture, RTL, PPA, and Physical Design teams You work with the CAD team to continuously improve the floor‑planning design methodology You lead the physical‑verification convergence of the top‑level floorplan to achieve final GDS delivery Skills and Qualifications 5+ years of experience of professional experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/relevant technical field, or 3+ years of experience with a Master's degree, or 1+ years of experience with a PhD Skilled in EDA flows and methodologies and industry standards pertaining to Floor-planning Highly proficient in Top and Block level Floor-planning techniques including partitioning, pinning, and budgeting Experience with power-grid implementation and clock distribution Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, TCL, Shell, or Perl Hands on experience in delivering final GDS for high-performance IPs and SOCs Preferred candidate will possess the following: Strong understanding of sign-off closure flows in deep-submicron technology in the domains of physical verification, STA, EMIR, and Power Our Team The Advanced Design Technology and Design Implementation teams play a critical role in driving technology development across Samsung System LSI business. Operating at the intersection of design technology and physical implementation, we engage with Foundry partners from early-phase technology exploration through the full design lifecycle. Our teams span advanced design process and methodology development, GPU physical design and implementation, CAD, and DTCO—accelerating adoption of advanced technology nodes and enabling market-differentiating power, performance, and area (PPA), silicon reliability, and design turnaround time for GPU and system-level IP solutions. You will join a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment working across parallel development cycles with direct impact on consumer technologies used worldwide. Here, you'll help build what's next: experimenting with new ideas, broadening your technical expertise, and solving impactful challenges alongside talented teammates who value ownership, continuous learning, and growth. Total Rewards At Samsung - SARC/ACL, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $124,000 and $208,400. Your actual base pay will depend on variables that may include your education skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), onsite lunch, employee purchase program, tuition assistance (after 6 months), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance. Additionally, this role might be eligible to participate in long term incentive plan and relocation. This is an exempt position, which is not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). U.S. Export Control This position requires the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information. Trade Secrets By submitting an application, you [applicant] agree[s] not to disclose to Samsung, or induce Samsung to use, any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to any current or previous employer or other person or entity. #SARC #ACL • Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page. If you are European Economic Resident, please click here. • Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are 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.

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