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At Samsung Austin Research and Development Center (SARC) and Advanced Computing Lab (ACL), we are building a center of excellence for Intellectual Property (IP) that is applied to high-performance computing devices consumed by millions of people around the world. Come build with us!Role and Responsibilities\nThe Director of GPU Compilers manages a team of engineers to deliver compiler software for Samsung GPUs, which are packaged as a part of Samsung SOC’s. This team only supports a common back end, which translate intermediate representations into machine language. In this role, you will ensure the compiler is updated on an annual basis to address the needs of new optimizations, new hardware features, new front-end features that require back-end support, and improving correctness.\nProvide technical leadership by researching advances in compilers, software engineering, graphics, and related disciplines, and translating them into improvements to the compiler back end through prototyping, open-source contributions, AI-assisted tools, and supervised engineering experiments.\nImplement register allocation, instruction scheduling, graphics-specific optimizations, SIMD relevant control flow, and code placement optimizations\nApply classic machine independent optimizations, preferably on low-level IRs\nOptimize applications to reduce execution time, memory usage, or power usage\nLead the annual planning process for next-generation hardware support, including effort estimation and cross-functional negotiation with architecture and engineering leads.\nPresent team objectives, key results, and periodic activity summaries to senior leadership.\nCoordinate and communicate regularly with peer teams, architecture leads, and senior management to align priorities and share progress.\nHold regular one-on-one and team meetings to review status, maintain focus on priorities, and report progress up the management chain.\nDocument and submit team-generated intellectual property for protection following major releases.\nConduct annual performance reviews and deliver feedback to each team member.\nRecognize strong performance and support each engineer’s professional development through regular coaching and mentorship.\nSkills and Qualifications\n15+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/relevant technical field, or 13+ years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 11+ years of experience with a PhD\n10+ years of experience managing software engineers who produced system-level software (compiler, operating systems, etc.)\nMust have an in-depth understanding of compiler back-end technology and experience building or enhancing at least 2 different compilation systems\nSufficient experience with modern C++ and Python to read and understand code\nPractical experience developing JIT compilers or compilers for shader languages\nKnowledge of OpenGL/OpenGL-ES, OpenCL, SPIRV\nCompiler development for mobile architectures is highly preferred\nKnowledge of Android ecosystem is a plus\nOur Team\nThe System Software team is part of SARC/ACL GPU Software Development organization, focused on designing and developing cutting-edge graphics hardware and drivers to deliver a world-class mobile graphics experience. As the first to bring Ray Tracing and console-quality graphics to the mobile platform, we collaborate closely with leading game engine providers to push boundaries, innovate across key differentiating areas of Samsung’s power- and performance-optimized GPU IP, and redefine the mobile gaming experience for users worldwide.\nAt SARC/ACL, you will work alongside a diverse global task force with cross-functional impact, contributing to multiple stages of the technology development cycle and seeing your work in real-world products. Here your bold ideas are encouraged, learning always happens, and teamwork fuels our innovation.\nTotal Rewards\nAt Samsung - SARC/ACL, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $221,700 and $364,800. Your actual base pay will depend on variables that may include your education skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. This is an exempt position, which is not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).\nSamsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), free onsite lunch, employee purchase program, tuition assistance (after 6 months), paid time off, wellness incentives, and many more. 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