Staff Engineer, Location Project Manager

Job Location: SSI San Jose Main Office

Category: Engineering - Software

Job Type: Full-time

Job #: 42202

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Advancing the World’s Technology Together: Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including 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 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

Samsung’s San Jose Location Group was established in October 2012 to develop market-leading location technology for mobile and automotive applications. US team driving our technology forward for future generation products.

Our main activities include architecture definition, silicon design, software development, and platform integration. The Location Group is now part of Samsung’s Application Processor and Modem Group. We work closely together to develop highly integrated products, and to find opportunities to optimize our products for market success. The group is looking for an experienced Staff GNSS Project Manager.

Location: Hybrid role, working onsite at our San Jose headquarters at least 3 days per week with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time.

Travel: Less than 20% travel

Reports to: Principal Engineer

• Leading Project managers for multiple customers and multiple SoC platforms.
• Plan and develop the project idea for location solution in mobile and wearable SoC.
• Manage resolution of Location system stability and performance of project with internal technical team managers.
• Experience of good customer relations. Maintain and lead customer interactions with other managers.
• Understand mobile SoC and GNSS receiver generals, including satellite tracking, position calculation with and without non-GNSS information, such as sensors or assisted data from network.
• Monitor project progress and set deadlines and interim plans to achieve commercialization success with stability and performance for location solution.
• Evaluate project performance in the end of project. Numerical statistics for better performance, stability, problem lead time and team efficiency.

What You Bring

• Bachelors with 10+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 8+ years or PhD with 5+ years in Electrical Engineering, Geomatics Engineering or relevant disciplines.
• Experience of SW development, System design, or SW engineering regarding location based system.
• Hands-on experience in GNSS receiver for RF, constellation tracking or navigation algorithm.
• Experience with Jira, Gerrit, Git.
• Analysis of complex system to determine anomalies and potential areas of improvement.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Fast learning, hard-working, and self-driven.
• 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.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

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.

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.

Base Pay Range: $138,945 — $215,055 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.

When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.

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