SK hynix America · 1 day ago
AI System Engineer, Sr. Staff
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
4+ years expSK hynix America is a global leader in semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions. They are seeking a passionate AI System Engineer to design and optimize hardware architecture for next-generation AI memory solutions, collaborating closely with software teams to ensure optimal performance.
Semiconductors
Hiring Manager
Brandon Lee
Responsibilities
Design and develop next-generation memory solution architecture and hardware prototypes for energy-efficient AI/ML computing infrastructure
Responsible for logic design/Register-Transfer Level (RTL) entry, design quality (LINT, CDC, RDC, power, etc.), and timing closure of high-performance digital Intellectual Property (IP)
Collaborate with system software engineers to ensure HW/SW co-optimization
Deliver memory subsystem and IP designs, including microarchitecture specification, RTL logic design, verification, and FPGA prototypes
Develop and maintain hardware specifications, technical documentation, and test plans
Participate in technical discussions and provide input on hardware system design and architecture with industry ecosystem partners
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in AI, memory systems, and hardware architecture
Qualification
Required
Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering or MS with 4+ years of experience in hardware design, with a focus on SoCs and memory subsystems
Proven track record of expertise in digital design, including microarchitecture specification development, system modeling, RTL logic design, synthesis, timing closure and power-performance-area (PPA) analysis
Strong working knowledge and experience with FPGA development environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams
Preferred
Familiarity with memory and interface technologies, such as DRAM, HBM, NVMe, CXL, and PCIe is a plus
Strong knowledge in AI software optimization techniques for CPU, GPU, NPU architecture is big plus
Company
SK hynix America
Semiconductors are essential to all IT products, and its performance often determines the performance of the final products.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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