Lab Summary:

Are you passionate about transforming cutting-edge technologies into impactful services used by millions daily? At Mobile Platform Solutions (MPS), we are looking for an enthusiastic Android Partner Engineer to share their creative vision and contribute to building innovative applications and services for Samsung's diverse range of devices, including mobile phones, speakers, wearables, and more. In this role, you will join a collaborative team, working with Samsung teams globally and external partners to deliver best-in-class mobile products.

Join the Samsung MPS team and become a driving force in bringing future-forward mobile products to life!

Position Summary:

As a Partner Engineer for Android and Galaxy AI, you will spearhead new initiatives in the Mobile AI era. You will have the opportunity to manage multiple concurrent Samsung Mobile collaborations with strategic partners. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams within Samsung Mobile, focusing on user-centric solutions with a commitment to continuous improvement and learning. This role provides an excellent opportunity to transition from a purely engineering track to a product/program management focus.

Position Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the product vision and strategy for our overall product portfolio and services.
• Act as a Product Owner, ensuring clear product definition to meet commercial and strategic objectives.
• Define and articulate detailed use cases, features, and requirements for proposed features.
• Gather and formalize feedback from business teams and technology partners.
• Validate business cases and partner readiness to prioritize feature requests, ensuring optimal ROI.
• Partner with stakeholders and cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality Assurance, Technical Program Managers, Marketing, Customer Support) across various geographies.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Solid understanding of AI, ML, On-Device AI, and Generative AI technologies.
• 5+ of experience in software program management, managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• 5+ of experience in software project management, including scope management, scheduling, risk management, dependency management, internal communication, and external communication with partners.
• Experience across all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, software architecture, development, test planning, test execution, and deployment.
• Proven ability to influence project team members (technical and non-technical) to ensure proper product requirements prioritization, product quality, and on-time project delivery.
• Strong team player with exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated market analysis skills.
• Ability to deeply understand and empathize with customer needs, advocating for their interests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
• Technical and business acumen to confidently advocate for and defend positions regarding feature definition and prioritization.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to multitask and work independently at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 25%).
• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of C/C++/Java and experience building Android applications.
• Familiarity with version control and build utilities (e.g., Git, Repo, Make) for platforms like GitHub and Gerrit.
• Demonstrated experience in user-focused, mobile-first services and applications.

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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