Intern, Storage Systems Architect

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 that 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

The Memory Solutions Lab (MSL) is part of Samsung’s Memory Business Unit, the industry’s technology and volume leader in DRAM, NAND Flash SSD, SRAM memory. MSL’s vision is to solve key problems & optimize architecture platform for Cloud & Data center environments. Come join the team that is creating new storage system architectures needed to support emerging applications like computational storage, distributed computing, disaggregated storage, and edge computing.

You’ll work with the teams that create new computing system architectures needed to support near data processing, emerging machine learning applications, and edge computing that benefit millions of users. You’ll publish cutting edge research papers and contribute to open source software in addition to filing key patent ideas, and build enhanced storage systems software and applications to optimize the end-to-end architecture benefiting millions of users. This program will give you the opportunity work on complex solutions to that address some of the world’s most complex technological challenges.

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

Reports to: Sr. Director, Software Development Infrastructure Engineering

• Research on the topic of storage system including computational storage, micro-services, container, and SSD
• Study the performance of large-scale data-intensive applications and identify the bottlenecks
• Designing efficient systems (including CPU, memory, FPGA, and SSD) and/or frameworks for memory- and storage-intensive applications such as database, DNN, or graph application.
• Design efficient architecture and software solutions to achieve higher performance, efficiency and scalability.
• Create compelling publications to convey the value of solutions to internal and external partners, customers, technical leadership and peer-reviewed journals
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

• Pursuing PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• In depth knowledge of SSD, flash architecture, computer architecture and storage systems architecture including distributed systems.
• In depth knowledge and expertise of SSD and NAND flash architecture.
• System software skills including knowledge of I/O and Linux networking stack.
• Software development in C/C++, or Python with experience in multi-threading and distributed processing frameworks.
• Track record of good research and publication preferred.
• Experience with hardware accelerated architectures and systems preferred.
• Solid understand of Linux performance analysis tools and methods preferred.
• 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

An investment in your future, is an investment in ours. That’s why we offer a diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to competitive compensation and the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive curation of benefits empower our people to care for their whole selves.

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.

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). While visiting our offices or attending team events, we ask employees to complete a daily health questionnaire and complete a weekly COVID test. Our COVID policies are subject to change depending on public health, regulatory and business circumstances.

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.