--- title: 'Principal Engineer, Security Architecture at Samsung Research America' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/principal-engineer-security-architecture-samsung-research-america-665-clyde-1y6szxkrz7gr' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-15' --- # Principal Engineer, Security Architecture at Samsung Research America - **Company:** Samsung Research America - **Location:** 665 Clyde Avenue Mountain View, CA - **Compensation:** $204k–$306k - **Posted:** 2026-09-24 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/samsungresearchamerica/jobs/8843523002 ## Job description Lab Description: Samsung KNOX™ (https://www.samsungknox.com/) is Samsung’s guarantee of security, and a secure device gives you the freedom to work and play how, where, and when you want. Samsung Knox consists of a highly secure platform built into a variety of Samsung devices, including Samsung’s mobile phones and laptop computers. Come join the Samsung KNOX team and help us define and develop the future role of security and productivity for Samsung devices and services! Position Summary: In this position, the security architecture engineer will ideate and architect new enterprise security and privacy features for Samsung’s mobile products with a focus on understanding high-assurance customer security needs, translating them into technical requirements with a product concept and a business case, work with product management to align on the product, and with security engineering teams on solutions that satisfy the technical requirements. Position Responsibilities: - Work directly with high-assurance enterprise customers to understand security and privacy requirements - Translate customer security and privacy needs into technical security requirements, a product concept, and a business case for Samsung mobile products - Communicate customer motivations and security requirements clearly to product management and technical designs to global development teams - Design and architect enterprise security and privacy features that address customer requirements - Work with product management and security engineering teams to refine proposals and prioritize solutions - Provide expert security guidance to global development teams and ensure customer security requirements are met through development - Keep up-to-date on evolving enterprise mobile security needs and emerging threats and apply insights to feature direction - Identify partnership opportunities with companies serving similar customer verticals - Validate and iterate on security feature prototypes with customers and partners Required Skills: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience. - 16+ years of related industry experience - Understanding of security architecture principles including threat, trust, and security models, access control and cryptography primitives - Understanding of Android (or alternate mobile) software stacks, access controls, and device management - Experience in security architecture, enterprise mobility, and user privacy - Enterprise mobile security architecture and feature design - Direct engagement with security-critical customer verticals, including high-assurance customers, to understand security requirements and use cases - Translating customer needs into security requirements and technical designs - Working with product management and global engineering teams to deliver security solutions - Communicating security requirements and design tradeoffs to customers and engineering teams Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay 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 base pay 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. Base Pay Range $203,700—$305,500 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 ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Samsung Research America (SRA) is the North American R&D arm of Samsung Electronics, conducting cutting-edge research and prototyping that gets commercialized into Samsung products and services. - **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, a public company traded on KRX: 005930) - **Headquarters**: Mountain View, California, USA (665 Clyde Avenue) - **Founded**: The SRA entity was established in the late 2000s; its timeline of innovation milestones on the website begins in 2017. - **Founders**: Not applicable (corporate subsidiary; led by President Wonil Roh) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Consumer electronics, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, digital health, robotics, semiconductor design - **Target customers**: Samsung internal product teams (B2B within Samsung); end users of Samsung devices (B2C) - **Mission**: “To devote our talent and technology to creating superior products and services that contribute to a better global society.” ## Products & Services SRA does not sell products directly; its output is research, prototypes, and commercially deployed technologies. Major areas include: - **ECG Monitor App**: An FDA-cleared application for Galaxy Watch that enables users to record an ECG to screen for atrial fibrillation. [sra.samsung.com](https://sra.samsung.com/) - **FadeNet**: A convolutional neural‑network technology that predicts large‑scale fading from base stations; commercialized in Samsung CognitiV Radio Planner. [sra.samsung.com](https://sra.samsung.com/) - **Generative AI / On‑Device AI**: Research into on‑device generative AI models for Samsung devices. - **6G & Next Generation Communications**: Advanced wireless research including 6G standards and prototypes. - **Robotics & Med‑Tech**: Prototyping of robotics systems and medical technology solutions. - **Voice Assistant & Digital Health**: Development of Samsung’s voice assistant and health‑monitoring algorithms. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (SRA operates as a cost center within Samsung Electronics, which had a market cap of ~$300 B as of mid‑2025) - **Key Metric**: Not publicly available; SRA does not report standalone revenue or funding. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Samsung Electronics (sole owner); partnerships with universities and external research organizations (mentioned on website). - **Growth Signals**: - 9 offices across North America (Mountain View, Plano, Valencia, Cambridge, Irvine, Toronto, Berkeley Heights, San Francisco, New York). [sra.samsung.com/locations](https://sra.samsung.com/locations/) - Active hiring across multiple research domains (AI, 6G, robotics, digital health). [sra.samsung.com/careers](https://sra.samsung.com/careers/) - Internship programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students. - Recent timeline milestones include 2024‑2026 entries for Generative AI, 6G, and On‑Device AI. ## Competitive Advantages - **Direct path to commercialization**: Research at SRA often ends up in real Samsung products (e.g., ECG app, FadeNet). - **Global R&D collaboration**: Access to Samsung’s worldwide research centers and vast resources. - **Multidisciplinary expertise**: Combines AI, wireless, hardware, health, and robotics under one roof. - **Strong IP portfolio**: Regular patent publications and top‑tier conference papers. ## Strategic Focus - **Generative AI & On‑Device AI**: Bringing large language models and generative capabilities to Samsung devices. - **6G Leadership**: Pioneering next‑generation wireless communication standards. - **Digital Health Expansion**: Continued innovation in wearable health monitoring (ECG, blood pressure, etc.). - **Robotics & Ambient Intelligence**: Developing human‑centric robots and smart environments. - **Sustainability & Ethics**: Commitment to environmental management and corporate social responsibility. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values of excellence, change, integrity, co‑prosperity, and diversity & inclusion. [sra.samsung.com/life-at-sra](https://sra.samsung.com/life-at-sra/) - **Work Policy**: Some roles offer a remote option; many positions are hybrid/on‑site at one of 9 North American offices. - **Perks & Benefits**: - Competitive compensation, 401k, medical/dental/vision, parental leave. - Additional perks: product discounts, wellness programs, Samsung University (learning), onsite fitness centers, subsidized meals, dog‑friendly campuses, automated coffee bars. - Activity clubs and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance. - **Engineering Culture**: High autonomy in research; prototyping is encouraged (“we make to learn”); opportunity to publish patents and conference papers. - **Internships**: Structured programs for undergraduates and postgraduates with real research impact. ## Sources 1. [sra.samsung.com](https://sra.samsung.com/) – Main site, research areas, and product highlights. 2. [sra.samsung.com/about-sra](https://sra.samsung.com/about-sra/) – Mission, history, and leadership. 3. [sra.samsung.com/careers](https://sra.samsung.com/careers/) – Current job openings and remote option. 4. [sra.samsung.com/life-at-sra](https://sra.samsung.com/life-at-sra/) – Culture, perks, benefits, diversity & inclusion. 5. 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