SK hynix America · 4 days ago
AI Memory Solution Architect
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$185K/yr - $215K/yr
8+ years expSK hynix America is at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions. The AI Memory Solution Architect will design cutting-edge AI memory and storage solutions, lead efforts between hardware and software teams, and ensure optimal performance of energy-efficient AI system infrastructure.
Semiconductors
Responsibilities
Perform AI hardware/software system analysis to develop next-generation AI memory and storage solution architecture for energy-efficient AI/ML computing infrastructure, including memory and cache controllers, and system interconnects
Collaborate with hardware/software architects to ensure optimal hardware-software co-design and integration
Develop and deliver system level modeling and simulation environment for next-generation AI memory solutions
Deliver memory subsystems and IP designs including microarchitecture specification, RTL logic design, verification and FPGA prototypes
Optimize memory system architecture for performance, power efficiency, and scalability
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
MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related field with 8+ years (or Ph.D. with 4+ years) of experience in hardware design, with a focus on SoCs and memory subsystems
Strong understanding of computer architecture, memory systems, and hardware design
Proven track records of expertise in digital design including microarchitecture specification development, system modeling, RTL logic design, synthesis, timing closure and power-performance-area (PPA) analysis
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex system software issues
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams
Preferred
Good working knowledge or experience in various simulation framework such as QEMU, Gem5, DRAMPower, DRAM and other relevant open source simulators is a plus
Familiarity with memory and interface technologies, such as DRAM, HBM, NVMe, CXL and PCIe is a plus
Benefits
Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost
Paid day offs: PTO + Company Holidays + Happy Fridays
Paid Parental Leave Program
401k Matching
Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year
Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities
Corporate discount programs
Free Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner provided to employees
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
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