Senior Engineer, System Software

As a Senior Engineer in System Software at Samsung, your primary responsibilities include researching data center memory and storage requirements, analyzing and developing applications, building prototypes, and collaborating with development teams to enhance system architecture. You will also be tasked with optimizing next-generation memory solutions to address pain points within the memory and storage landscape.

To qualify for the Senior Engineer, System Software role at Samsung, you need at least a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's with 3+ years, or a Ph.D. You should have deep knowledge of CPU, memory, and storage technologies, experience in multi-threaded programming, and a solid understanding of developing on Linux systems.

For the Senior Engineer, System Software position at Samsung, proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python is essential. Additionally, experience with Linux development and a strong familiarity with embedded systems can significantly enhance your capabilities in this role.

In the Senior Engineer, System Software position at Samsung, you will work on exciting projects that involve designing innovative memory and storage solutions for AI and machine learning workloads, creating prototypes, conducting feasibility studies, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve architectural challenges in data centers.

As a Senior Engineer, System Software at Samsung, you'll enjoy a collaborative and inclusive work environment in San Jose, where creativity and innovation thrive. The company emphasizes employee wellbeing, flexibility, and professional growth, providing the perfect blend for a successful career.

In responding to this question, share specific projects where you’ve led or contributed to the design of system architecture, detailing the challenges faced and solutions implemented. Highlight your knowledge of memory technologies and how they integrate with data center operations.

Discuss the specific tools and environments you’ve used for Linux kernel development, such as GCC, GDB, or any real-time debugging tools. Provide examples of projects where these tools were essential in your development process.

When discussing your debugging methods, point out strategies you use, like systematic checking of components, using logs, or employing standard debugging tools. Describe a specific challenge you tackled, illustrating your problem-solving skills.

Share a story about a project that required cross-functional collaboration. Emphasize how you communicated effectively with diverse teams and managed to achieve a common goal despite differing perspectives.

Explain your strategies for staying informed, such as following leading tech blogs, attending conferences, or participating in forums. Mention any specific areas of focus within memory technologies and system software you're particularly passionate about.

Discuss techniques you've employed, such as profiling applications to identify bottlenecks, implementing caching techniques, or optimizing data access patterns, and provide examples of successful optimizations you've made in previous roles.

Clarify your understanding of multi-threading, discussing use cases in applications where you’ve applied it. Emphasize its impact on performance, resource management, and user experience.

Share insights about trends like the rise of CXL, persistent memory technologies, or the shift towards more integrated memory solutions. Connect these trends to how they influence cloud computing and IoT devices.

Describe your approach to prioritization, such as using productivity tools, weekly planning, or agile methodologies. Provide an example of how this strategy helped you meet deadlines during high-stakes projects.

Acknowledge the value of constructive criticism in your personal and professional growth. Share an instance where feedback led you to improve your skills or change your approach on a project.