Early Entry Sr. Assistant Engineer, Open Ecosystem Software Engineer - Samsung Semiconductor
San Jose, CA
About the Job
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
Collaborate with industry open ecosystem leaders! The Global Open Ecosystem Team (GOST) 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 (https://spdk.io).
In this role you will work with SPDK experts to support development activities, which include a mix of upstream open-source contributions and support for internal Samsung projects leveraging SPDK.
- Develop SPDK features to improve and promote Samsung-related business needs. This includes developing support for new NVMe features in Samsung SSDs, improving performance and efficiency of SPDK, enhancing SPDK usability for Samsung customers and internal users.
- Actively participate and strengthen Samsung's influence in the SPDK open-source community. This includes collaborating with SPDK community members across the industry in developing quality patches for SPDK upstream and responding to feedback.
- Debug, root cause and fix issues identified in SPDK, with consultation as needed with Samsung SPDK experts.
- Build expertise to support teams within Samsung that are using SPDK for a variety of use cases.
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose, CA Headquarters 3 days per week with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time
What You Bring
- BS in Computer Science, or a related field with 0 years of working experience
- Graduation date between May - August 2024
- Systems programming, operating systems, algorithms
- Open source software contributions a plus
- 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. 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.
Grow Your Career As a member of our Early Career cohort, we'll ensure you have all the resources you need to succeed—including dedicated development resources, opportunities to build relationships across the business, and hands-on training alongside our seasoned experts. Stretch your technical knowledge and grow your career with Samsung!
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Samsung Semiconductor is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to do their best work. We hire the best talent for our teams, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. Our focus is on hiring teammates with humble expertise, kindness, dedication, and a willingness to embrace challenges and learn together every day.
Covid-19 Policy
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