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Director, Design Verification

Samsung Semiconductor INC · 🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 52 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
  • What Samsung Semiconductor INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Director, Display Marketing” (Sales Managers) in CA: $200k–$261k, median $231k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.

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123 H-1B filings certified since Oct 2025

The US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 52 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).

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About the role

Please Note: To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period. 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. The DRAM Development Lab (DDL) is part of Samsung’s Memory Business Unit, the industry's technology and volume leader in DRAM, HBM and NAND Flash. DDL’s vision is to solve key problems of Cloud & Data center by developing the new technology for memory and storage. The SOC team within DDL focuses on the development of silicon solutions such as Custom HBM base die, AI accelerators. We are an integral part of Samsung’s strong R&D focus & lab innovation engine. We work closely with development teams to bring feature innovation to product roadmaps. Come join the team that is creating new computing system architectures needed to support emerging machine learning applications, data analytics and edge computing as a Director, Design Verification . You’ll focus on enhancement of memory and storage capability by developing prototype and production Job: 42926 Location: Daily onsite presence in San Jose HQ location 5 days week What You’ll Do In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end verification of SoCs. You will manage a highly capable team of engineers driving the first-pass silicon success. • Define and implement SoC verification strategy and methodology. • Lead the team to successful verification signoffs. • Plan and manage resource over multiple concurrent projects. • Participate in defining & enhancing development milestones and flows for SoC projects. • Work closely with Architecture, Design, FW, Validation counterparts to align on verification requirements and targets. • Provide support in post silicon bring up and debug. What You Bring • BE (MS preferred) in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 15+ years working experience in ASIC verification preferred. • Several years of proven leadership in verification team management. • Experience in multiple successful tape-outs. • Demonstrated ability to manage complex project schedules, resource allocations and risk mitigations. • Expert level knowledge and experience in UVM, c++, and SystemVerilog • Expert level knowledge in verification flows and tools • Excellent verbal and written communication skill • Self-motivated problem-solver with an ability to work well in a team • 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. #LI-SF1 What We Offer The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance. This is in addition to our diverse package of b

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