Senior Staff Engineer, AI Infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy scalable AI/HPC infrastructure (on-prem, cloud, or hybrid) optimized for EDA workflows and large-scale machine learning workloads.
• Develop and operationalize MLOps pipelines for model training, validation, and deployment integrated with semiconductor design flows.
• Build and manage large-scale data pipelines to ingest and process engineering datasets such as simulation logs and silicon telemetry.
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled workflows to optimize GPU cluster and accelerator utilization through advanced scheduling and orchestration.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Requirements

• 11+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 9+ years with a Master’s, or 7+ years with a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of expertise in distributed systems, high-performance computing, and infrastructure design at scale.
• Proficiency in systems programming languages such as Python or C++.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) and workload schedulers (Slurm, LSF).
• Experience deploying and scaling machine learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience with large-scale data processing, storage architectures, and pipeline orchestration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of semiconductor design workflows and EDA tools.
• Experience with high-performance interconnects such as PCIe, NVLink, or InfiniBand.
• Experience in GPU physical design, design verification, or CAD environments.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range ($180,200 - $297,200) plus MBO bonus compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) and student loan programs.
• Tuition assistance, wellness incentives, and employee purchase programs.
• Paid time off and onsite lunch options.

About the Company

Samsung is a global leader in advanced semiconductor technology and consumer electronics. Through the Samsung Austin Research and Development Center (SARC) and Advanced Computing Lab (ACL), we build high-performance computing solutions and intellectual property that power millions of devices worldwide.