Director, Design Verification

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The DRAM Development Lab (DDL) is part of Samsung’s Memory Business Unit, the industry's technology and volume leader in DRAM, HBM and NAND Flash.  DDL’s vision is to solve key problems of Cloud & Data center by developing the new technology for memory and storage. The SOC team within DDL focuses on the development of silicon solutions such as Custom HBM base die, AI accelerators. We are an integral part of Samsung’s strong R&D focus & lab innovation engine. We work closely with development teams to bring feature innovation to product roadmaps.

Come join the team that is creating new computing system architectures needed to support emerging machine learning applications, data analytics and edge computing as a Director, Design Verification.  You’ll focus on enhancement of memory and storage capability by developing prototype and production

Job: 42926

Location: Daily onsite presence in San Jose HQ location 5 days week

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end verification of SoCs. You will manage a highly capable team of engineers driving the first-pass silicon success.

• Define and implement SoC verification strategy and methodology.
• Lead the team to successful verification signoffs.
• Plan and manage resource over multiple concurrent projects.
• Participate in defining & enhancing development milestones and flows for SoC projects.
• Work closely with Architecture, Design, FW, Validation counterparts to align on verification requirements and targets.
• Provide support in post silicon bring up and debug.

What You Bring

• BE (MS preferred) in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 15+ years working experience in ASIC verification preferred.
• Several years of proven leadership in verification team management.
• Experience in multiple successful tape-outs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex project schedules, resource allocations and risk mitigations.
• Expert level knowledge and experience in UVM, c++, and SystemVerilog
• Expert level knowledge in verification flows and tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Self-motivated problem-solver with an ability to work well in a team
• 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.

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