Engineer, Software Infrastructure

at  Samsung Research America

Lab Summary:
Samsung Research America (SRA) plays a pivotal role in developing the next generation of discovery in software, user experience and services for future products that can enrich the consumer’s life. The R&D Innovation group at SRA is looking for dedicated individuals who want to be at the forefront of technology exploration and innovation. The team works across all labs at SRA including advanced research in AI, next generation communications, digital health and robotics, while also working closely with product teams in mobile devices, visual displays and home appliances.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Samsung Research America plays a pivotal role in developing the next generation technology in software, user experience, and services for future products that can enrich the consumer’s life. R&D Innovation group is looking for a highly motivated individual to serve as a Software Infrastructure Engineer. As a Software Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, coordinating and maintaining the SW/IT environment companies need to run internal operations and achieve business objectives.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• MS in CS or related field is preferred
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Infrastructure Engineer, Software Development Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar roles
• Experience with version control software (preferably Git), and developer platform like GitHub (preferred), GitLab, and other similar services
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and also with microservices architecture and related technologies are preferred
• Sophisticated proficiency in at least one programming language
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and tools
• Understanding of Software Engineering best practices and different Software Development and trade-offs
• Familiarity with networking, security, and database administration
• Experience leading major initiatives successfully
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

• Oversee the architecture and technical direction of all software projects within the company
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient software infrastructure
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure best practices in code quality, performance, and security
• Develop and implement strategies for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery capabilities
• Manage infrastructure-related issues and provide technical support to resolve them promptly
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends to incorporate into the company’s infrastructure
• Implement and manage infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar
• Conduct regular system audits and performance reviews to identify areas for improvement