Senior System Software Engineer

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What You’ll Do

Are you interested in collaborating with industry’s open ecosystem leaders? Consider joining the Global Open Ecosystem Team (GOST) which builds emerging ecosystems to support Samsung hardware. Our team is comprised of key contributors to open standards and open source projects such as the Linux kernel, xNVME, fio and the Storage Performance Development Kit.

In this role you will work closely with our memory management experts to support enablement of Samsung memory hardware. This role includes a mix of upstream open-source contributions and support for internal Samsung projects.

• Understand and contribute to Linux OS memory management software to enable application optimizations.
• Contribute internally and externally to key applications such as in-memory databases and AI pipelines to optimize application performance on Samsung hardware.
• Debug, root cause and fix issues identified in memory management systems software impacting Samsung memory hardware and provide internal and external documentation.
• Build expertise to support teams within Samsung that are reliant on memory management expertise.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose office/headquarters 2-3 days per week with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time.

What You Bring:

• Bachelors + 5 years; Masters + 3 years of experience or Ph.D. in computer science/related field.
• Systems software development experience preferred (including operating and systems software).
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas, concepts and determine solutions leveraging open source software.
• 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.

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.

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).