Staff Engineer, AI/ML for Circuit Design

Position Overview

Samsung Display Lab is seeking an AI expert to join a dynamic team at the forefront of integrating machine learning with advanced chip design for OLED and next-generation displays. In this role, you will collaborate with researchers and engineers to drive AI-assisted panel layout, develop high-fidelity surrogate models for parasitic capacitance prediction, and optimize pixel circuit designs. Work onsite in San Jose, CA as part of a global leader committed to innovation, inclusion, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop EDA design workflows for pixel circuits for OLEDs
• Create automatic scripts for schematic generation and layout assembly
• Apply Reinforcement Learning and/or Diffusion models for placement & routing and evaluate against classical algorithms
• Build AI-based surrogate models for parasitic capacitance extraction
• Utilize Graph Neural Networks (GNN) for circuit design and parameter estimation
• Leverage design of experiments (DoE) and optimization methods to accelerate simulation and tuning
• Develop optimization algorithms for pixel array compaction and contribute to continuous improvement via active learning

Required Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science (5+ years experience) or MS in Computer Science (3+ years) or a PhD in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Applied Physics (or equivalent)
• Proficiency with SPICE/Spectre/HSPICE, Cadence Virtuoso/ADE, layout design, and parasitic extraction
• Strong Python skills and ML fundamentals (experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow, scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas)
• Proven experience in building and validating surrogate models along with multi-objective optimization
• Hands-on experience with Reinforcement Learning, Diffusion models, and Graph Neural Networks (GNN)
• Working knowledge of EDA tools for layout assembly, placement & routing, parasitic extraction, and pixel circuit compaction
• Solid understanding of classical algorithms for placement and routing in chip design
• Publications or patents in display technology, EDA, or ML-for-hardware are a plus
• Strong analog/digital circuit fundamentals with hands-on OLED pixel/gate driver design experience
• Excellent collaboration skills, adaptability, and a genuine passion for innovation and learning

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Base Pay Range of $157,000—$243,000 USD (individual pay depends on skills and experience)
• Competitive incentive opportunities rewarding individual and company performance
• Paid Time Off: 4+ weeks of paid time off per year, plus holidays and sick leave
• Family Care: Support including stipends for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care
• Emotional Wellness: Access to on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions
• Onsite amenities such as a café and gym, along with virtual fitness classes
• A flexible work environment to help manage work-life balance
• Opportunities for charitable giving matches and community involvement