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# 2026 Fall Intern, SOC Modeling at Samsung Research America Internship

- **Company:** Samsung Research America Internship
- **Location:** 665 Clyde Avenue Mountain View CA, United States
- **Compensation:** $44–$63/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-09-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/samsungresearchamericainternship/jobs/8806469002

## Job description

Lab Summary: The Samsung SOC Lab vision provides innovative SoC architecture, bus / memory subsystem, multimedia subsystems and key IP blocks for future Samsung Galaxy products (Smartphones, tablets and future devices). We are defining the high performance SoC architecture development for various Galaxy device lineups. This lab collaborates with Samsung's strategic SoC partners, Samsung MX headquarter team, and key R&D teams around the globe to innovate and reinvent technology that will positively impact millions of people around the world via the Galaxy flagship products.

Position Summary:

We are looking for interns to participate in system performance analysis, modeling and simulation using SoC modeling platforms and explore hardware/software co-design for features for next generation mobile products. Strong coding skills, operating system understanding, knowledge of computer architecture, and an aptitude for debugging is desired for success for this role.

Position Responsibilities:

- Learn to conduct performance modeling and analysis of hardware features, applications, benchmarks, and uses cases.
- Write SW to automate workload trace collection, processing, parsing and integration
- Understand Android stack and assist in creating workload models for various use cases.
- Integrated software workload models with hardware models for IPs and SoCs.
- Develop understanding of CPU, GPU, NPU operation to help process and analyze the simulation behavior for system level architectural tradeoffs study.
- Assist in IP integration updates based upon feedback from architectural analysis.

Required Skills:

- Currently pursuing or within 1 year of graduation of a Masters or PhD in Computer Engineering/ Science
- Hands on with Python and C++ development. Able to understand GO/TCL/other languages
- Programming, Data structures and algorithms
- Coursework or other demonstrable skill in Computer Architecture, ARM preferred.
- Coursework or other demonstrable skill in Operating System Design
- Some familiarly with Android OS architecture/application development flow
- Familiarity with modeling and simulation workflows

Special Attributes:

- Familiarity with IP design tools. SystemC hands on experience is a plus.
- Hands on work with Gem5 is a plus
- Knowing basics of AI acceleration is a plus
- Understanding of Graphics stack on Android and GPU architecture is a plus.

This position is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The hourly pay rate range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the hourly pay rate range, individual 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. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well. Hourly Pay Rate Range $44—$63 USD

Additional Information

Disclosure of Trade Secrets

Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.

Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email sratalent@samsung.com.

## Equal Employment Opportunity

At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.

Samsung Research America is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and  provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information regarding protection from discrimination under Federal law for applicants and employees, please refer to this link: [Pay Transparency](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasam/centers-offices/civil-rights-center/internal/policies/equal-pay-for-equal-work)

## About Samsung Research America Internship

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Samsung Research America (SRA) is the North American R&D hub of Samsung Electronics, offering internship programs that give students hands‑on experience developing innovative solutions across AI, digital health, robotics, next‑gen communications, and more.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a publicly‑traded company on the Korea Exchange: KRX: 005930)
- **Headquarters**: Mountain View, California, USA (with offices in 9 locations across North America)
- **Founded**: Not publicly available (parent Samsung founded in 1938; SRA’s establishment year not disclosed on official site)
- **Founders**: Not applicable (operates as a division of Samsung)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Research & Development in artificial intelligence, digital health, robotics, next‑generation communications, digital media, mobile platform & processor innovation, and ambient intelligence.
- **Target customers**: Internal Samsung business units and global consumers; the lab’s work directly feeds into Samsung’s product portfolio (smartphones, wearables, TVs, home appliances, etc.).
- **Mission**: “Devote our talent and technology to creating superior products and services that contribute to a better global society.” (source: [sra.samsung.com](https://sra.samsung.com/about-sra/))

## Products & Services
The internship program itself is not a product, but interns contribute to SRA’s research areas. Key domains (each with active projects):

- **Artificial Intelligence**: Machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing – e.g., FadeNet (a CNN for large‑scale fading prediction), ICCV competition wins.  
- **Digital Health**: ECG Monitor App (FDA‑cleared for atrial fibrillation screening on Galaxy Watch), other health‑related algorithms.  
- **Robotics Intelligence**: Research on robot perception, manipulation, and human‑robot interaction.  
- **Next Generation Communications**: 5G/6G, advanced wireless technologies.  
- **Digital Media**: Video processing, image enhancement, multimedia codecs.  
- **Mobile Platform & Solutions**: Android system optimization, middleware, security.  
- **Mobile Processor Innovation**: Chip design, power management, heterogeneous computing.

(Source for all research areas: [sra.samsung.com](https://sra.samsung.com/))

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not applicable (SRA is a subsidiary; parent Samsung Electronics had a market cap of ~$370 billion as of mid‑2025).
- **Key Metric**: Total funding is irrelevant (SRA is funded by Samsung). Instead, a notable metric: **9 R&D offices across North America** and direct collaboration with global Samsung research centers.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Partners include academic institutions and industry collaborators in AI, med‑tech, and 6G (source: [sra.samsung.com/about-sra](https://sra.samsung.com/about-sra/)).
- **Growth Signals**: SRA’s internship program is expanding; the company actively recruits for summer internships in multiple labs (Digital Health, AI Center, Computer Vision, Android, etc.) as seen on their Greenhouse careers page.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Direct path to commercialization**: Unlike many academic labs, SRA’s research regularly becomes real products shipped to millions of users (e.g., ECG Monitor, FadeNet in Samsung’s CognitiV Radio Planner).  
- **Global scale & resources**: Interns have access to Samsung’s vast engineering ecosystem, world‑class mentors, and state‑of‑the‑art facilities.  
- **Multidisciplinary teams**: Work across AI, hardware, communications, and health – rare for a single internship program.  
- **Strong patent and publication culture**: SRA researchers frequently file patents and publish at top conferences (e.g., ICCV).

## Strategic Focus
- **Ambient Intelligence** – creating seamless, context‑aware experiences across devices.  
- **Generative AI** – applied to voice assistants, content creation, and personalization.  
- **Digital Health & Med‑Tech** – expanding FDA‑cleared solutions and remote patient monitoring.  
- **6G & Next‑Gen Communications** – preparing for post‑5G networks.  
- **Robotics** – developing intelligent machines for home and industrial use.  
(Source: [sra.samsung.com/about-sra](https://sra.samsung.com/about-sra/))

## Why Work Here
- **Impactful work**: Interns are treated as full contributors – “make contributions that have a global impact” and see their ideas go to market.  
- **Competitive compensation**: Industry‑competitive pay, plus **housing stipend** and **relocation assistance** (source: [sra.samsung.com/internships](https://sra.samsung.com/internships/)).  
- **Benefits**: Medical, vision, and dental insurance; onsite fitness center; subsidized meals; automated coffee bar; student loan refinancing; virtual + onsite fitness programs.  
- **Culture**: “Speak up, be bold, eager to learn from mistakes, support each other” – a transparent, innovation‑focused environment.  
- **Professional development**: Real‑world experience on commercial projects, mentorship from world‑class managers, opportunities to attend conferences and competitions.  
- **Remote / hybrid**: Some roles are listed with a “Remote Option” (specific to certain positions); SRA offers flexible work arrangements. (source: [sra.samsung.com/careers](https://sra.samsung.com/careers/))  
- **Locations**: 9 offices across North America, including Mountain View (HQ), with many internships based in Mountain View, CA.

## Sources
1. [Samsung Research America Internships – Official Page](https://sra.samsung.com/internships/)  
2. [Samsung Research America Careers](https://sra.samsung.com/careers/)  
3. [Samsung Research America – About SRA](https://sra.samsung.com/about-sra/)  
4. [Samsung Research America – Research Areas (AI, Digital Health, etc.)](https://sra.samsung.com/)  
5. [Greenhouse Jobs – Samsung Research America Internship Board](https://boards.greenhouse.io/samsungresearchamericainternship)

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