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FPGA Engineer jobs qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field. Employers filing for these roles must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS reviews the I-129 petition.
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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.
Our research team identifies data movement bottlenecks in AI systems and solves them with new memory and storage SoC architecture, proving each idea on FPGA with real AI workloads.
Location: Daily onsite presence at our Folsom office/headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.
Job ID: 43081
- Define architecture and microarchitecture for SoC blocks and prototype them on FPGA
- Analyze AI system workloads (e.g., LLM inference) to identify memory, storage, and network bottlenecks
- Propose and evaluate novel hardware architectures that address these bottlenecks more efficiently than existing solutions
- Design, implement, and debug high-speed interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, and memory interfaces
- Build high-throughput data paths with efficient buffering and flow control
- Develop simulation and lab-based validation, including stress and error-injection testing
- Integrate prototypes with host software, servers, and network equipment
- Analyze performance, power, and cost trade-offs and translate results into SoC requirements
- Lead research from problem definition to publication, patents, and presentations at top-tier conferences
What You Bring
- BE (BS/MS/Ph. D. preferred) in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 10+ years of working experiences in architecture development
- Research mindset: comfortable defining problems, forming hypotheses, and validating them with experiments
- Interest in AI infrastructure and data systems; publications are a plus
- Strong System Verilog RTL design and debug skills
- Proven FPGA timing closure experience on large, high-speed designs
- Hands-on experience with at least one high-speed interface (Ethernet, PCIe, or DDR/LPDDR)
- Experience in storage (NVMe/SSD), networking (RDMA/RoCE), or memory (CXL) systems
- Self-motivated problem-solver with an ability to work well in a team
- Inclusive, adapt 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
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Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.
When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.
Our Commitment to Innovation and Fairness
At Samsung Semiconductor, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency. However, AI is used as a support tool, not a final decision-maker. All hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team and hiring managers to ensure every candidate is evaluated fairly and holistically.
Recruiting Agency Policy
We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only authorized recruitment agencies that have a current and valid agreement with Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. are permitted to submit resumes for any job openings.
Applicant AI Use Policy
At Samsung Semiconductor, we support innovation and technology. However, to ensure a fair and authentic assessment, we ask that candidates rely on their own knowledge and skills throughout the process. AI tools may be used for basic preparation, grammar, and research, but should not be used to generate or assist with submitted content or live interview responses. If we determine that AI is being used outside these guidelines, we reserve the right to pause or end the interview, and your candidacy may be disqualified.
Trade Secret Notice
By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.
Applicant Privacy Policy
https://semiconductor.samsung.com/about-us/careers/us/privacy/
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.
Our research team identifies data movement bottlenecks in AI systems and solves them with new memory and storage SoC architecture, proving each idea on FPGA with real AI workloads.
Location: Daily onsite presence at our Folsom office/headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.
Job ID: 43081
- Define architecture and microarchitecture for SoC blocks and prototype them on FPGA
- Analyze AI system workloads (e.g., LLM inference) to identify memory, storage, and network bottlenecks
- Propose and evaluate novel hardware architectures that address these bottlenecks more efficiently than existing solutions
- Design, implement, and debug high-speed interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, and memory interfaces
- Build high-throughput data paths with efficient buffering and flow control
- Develop simulation and lab-based validation, including stress and error-injection testing
- Integrate prototypes with host software, servers, and network equipment
- Analyze performance, power, and cost trade-offs and translate results into SoC requirements
- Lead research from problem definition to publication, patents, and presentations at top-tier conferences
What You Bring
- BE (BS/MS/Ph. D. preferred) in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 10+ years of working experiences in architecture development
- Research mindset: comfortable defining problems, forming hypotheses, and validating them with experiments
- Interest in AI infrastructure and data systems; publications are a plus
- Strong System Verilog RTL design and debug skills
- Proven FPGA timing closure experience on large, high-speed designs
- Hands-on experience with at least one high-speed interface (Ethernet, PCIe, or DDR/LPDDR)
- Experience in storage (NVMe/SSD), networking (RDMA/RoCE), or memory (CXL) systems
- Self-motivated problem-solver with an ability to work well in a team
- Inclusive, adapt 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
Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.
When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.
Our Commitment to Innovation and Fairness
At Samsung Semiconductor, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency. However, AI is used as a support tool, not a final decision-maker. All hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team and hiring managers to ensure every candidate is evaluated fairly and holistically.
Recruiting Agency Policy
We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only authorized recruitment agencies that have a current and valid agreement with Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. are permitted to submit resumes for any job openings.
Applicant AI Use Policy
At Samsung Semiconductor, we support innovation and technology. However, to ensure a fair and authentic assessment, we ask that candidates rely on their own knowledge and skills throughout the process. AI tools may be used for basic preparation, grammar, and research, but should not be used to generate or assist with submitted content or live interview responses. If we determine that AI is being used outside these guidelines, we reserve the right to pause or end the interview, and your candidacy may be disqualified.
Trade Secret Notice
By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.
Applicant Privacy Policy
https://semiconductor.samsung.com/about-us/careers/us/privacy/
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a FPGA Engineer
Align your credentials to SOC codes
FPGA engineers are typically classified under Electrical and Electronics Engineers or Computer Hardware Engineers in DOL filings. Confirm your degree and job duties match the SOC code your employer intends to use before the LCA is filed, since mismatches trigger USCIS requests for evidence.
Verify the prevailing wage tier early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your target SOC code and work location before negotiations begin. Knowing the Level I through Level IV range helps you evaluate whether an offer will clear DOL certification without delays.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for engineering roles. Targeting companies that have already navigated the FPGA engineering sponsorship process reduces your risk of delays caused by an employer's unfamiliarity with the petition requirements.
Flag multi-site work arrangements upfront
FPGA contract and project-based work often involves multiple client sites. Each distinct worksite requires its own certified LCA posted before you begin work there. Raise this with your employer before accepting an offer so the filing timeline accounts for any additional certifications.
Document hardware design contributions specifically
USCIS scrutinizes whether FPGA roles genuinely require a degree-level theoretical foundation. Collect performance reviews, design specifications, and project documentation that demonstrate your work involves RTL design, timing analysis, or digital signal processing rather than general technician-level tasks.
Request premium processing for critical project starts
If your start date is tied to a product tape-out or program milestone, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing. Standard adjudication timelines can run several months, and project-driven engineering roles rarely have schedule flexibility to absorb that uncertainty.
H-1B Visa FPGA Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an FPGA Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. FPGA Engineer positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because the work requires at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties, so your employer's offer letter and job description should clearly reflect degree-level responsibilities such as RTL design, VHDL or Verilog development, or hardware verification.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for FPGA engineers?
Defense contractors, semiconductor companies, aerospace firms, and FPGA IP vendors are among the most active sponsors for these roles. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for engineering positions on Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies that have already completed the DOL and USCIS filing process for comparable roles.
How does the H-1B cap affect FPGA engineers at defense contractors?
Many defense and government contractors qualify as cap-exempt employers if they have a qualifying affiliation with a university or nonprofit research organization. If your target employer is cap-exempt, your petition can be filed and adjudicated at any time of year without entering the annual selection process, which has seen rule changes recently. Confirm your employer's cap status before accepting an offer.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I move to a new project site?
Your H-1B status transfers with you between employers through H-1B portability, but each physical worksite requires its own certified LCA posted before work begins. If you're moving from a lab in one city to a client site in another, your employer must file a new LCA for that location. Failing to do this is a compliance violation that affects both you and the employer.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for an FPGA engineering role?
USCIS looks for evidence that the position genuinely requires a specialized degree, so include the job description, an employer support letter explaining the theoretical knowledge required, and your academic transcripts. If your degree is in a related but adjacent field, a credentials evaluation and documentation of specialized coursework in digital logic, embedded systems, or signal processing can reinforce the specialty occupation argument.