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Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
  • Position Number: 2366791
  • Location: San Jose, CA
  • Position Type: Computer and Information Technology


Semiconductor Algorithm Engineer

Position Summary

Inviting data enthusiasts and computational engineers for a challenging and exciting opportunity for working in the most advanced foundry fabrication site in the USA. Semiconductor Algorithm Engineer will play a vital role in devising roadmap, developing new techniques and working on enhancing Samsung Foundry's most advanced technologies.

Samsung Austin Semiconductor (SAS) is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the United States. Owned by Samsung Electronics Corporation Ltd., SAS is the only semiconductor manufacturing plant located outside of Korea. SAS manufactures logic components for digital services, personal computers, mobile phones, workstations and servers. Since 1997, SAS has been at the forefront of manufacturing technology, enabling the world's digital devices to operate at the highest performance.

This opening is under Process Integration Technology Development (PI TD) team which is focused on incoming technology transfer, product optimization, new product introductions, yield improvement, process margin improvement and performance enhancement. As part of the Advanced Node Technology Development team, you will work on developing techniques and devising strategies for Design Verification for products in a high volume production environment as well as optimization of newer products introduced exclusively at SAS.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Leads algorithm and model development to analyze yield to design correlations for yield & Productivity improvements and other KPI improvements.
  • Develops custom algorithms for data sort, size reduction and multi-variate analysis
  • Evaluate & enhance performance of scripts & algorithms in distributed computing
  • Lead / participate in devising solutions/methodology to fix/avoid future vulnerabilities in the designs.
  • Develops methodology and automation scripts using bash-shell, python, tcl etc.
  • Communicates technical information to senior leadership outside of the department through presentations.


Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD of Science degree in Mathematics or Computer Science. Other engineering domain e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science are ok as long as candidate has experience with algorithms and data structure.
  • Strong scripting experience in one of the following C/C++, tcl, bash/shell or python.
  • Bonus: 300mm 16nm/14nm/10nm nodes (or below) wafer manufacturing technology experience.
  • Bonus: Not mandatory but understanding of semiconductor device physics basics through coursework and/or work experience.
  • Bonus: EDA experience in at one of the following tools- Calibre, Yield Explorer, StarRC/xRC, ICC2 & TCAD


Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
  • Strong background in algorithms specially SORT, Regression, & Data Structures.
  • Machine learning models and frameworks specially python based libraries
  • Must be capable of shifting focus and changing priorities - dealing with ambiguity
  • Must demonstrate strong core values including: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Quality, and Continuous Learning
  • Must have excellent communication, documentation and presentation skills
  • Must have interpersonal skills to escalate issues, get support, and effect lasting change
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments
  • Must be able to work on different shifts based on project need


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Application Procedures
  • Link to apply: https://sec.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Samsung_Careers/job/12100-Samsung-Blvd-Austin-TX-USA/DFM-Algorithm-Engineer_R40802-1

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