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Samsung Electronics Grade 3 (New Grad)
at Samsung Electronics
The crown jewel of Korean corporate careers. Massive bi-annual public hiring test (GSAT).
Year 1 TC
KRW 75000k
Acceptance
~2% (Hundreds of thousands take the GSAT)
Apply By
March / September
Interview Time
10 weeks
About This Program
Samsung Electronics' open recruitment (Gongchae) is an institutional event in South Korea. Hires are placed into DX (Device eXperience) or DS (Device Solutions - Semiconductors).
What You'll Do
- Pass the infamous GSAT (Global Samsung Aptitude Test)
- Work in DX (Smartphones, TVs) or DS (Memory, Foundry)
- Undergo extensive corporate onboarding training
Eligibility
- Degree
- Bachelor's, Master's
- GPA
- 3.0/4.5 (Minimum threshold to take GSAT)
- Preferred Majors
- Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, Physics
- Year Level
- senior, graduate
Visa Sponsorship
H1B Sponsorship
OPT / CPT
E-7 visa sponsorship for foreigners in STEM.
Compensation Breakdown
Base Salary
KRW 53000k-60000k
Year 1 Total
KRW 75000k
Base ~53M KRW + PS (Profit Sharing) + PI (Productivity Incentive). DS division often gets 50% max bonus.
Benefits
- Free housing for singles (dormitories)
- Free meals (all 3 meals)
- Comprehensive health
- High profit sharing bonuses
Interview Process (3 rounds)
- 1
Document Screening
- 2
GSAT (Samsung Aptitude Test) or SW Competency Test (Coding)
- 3
One-day Onsite: Job Fit, Technical, Executive Interview
Interview Formats
GSAT (Math, Logic)Algorithm Coding (for SWE)Executive Character Interview
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