Sr. Engineer​/Sr. Product Application Engineer

Location

San Jose

At SK Hynix Memory Solution, we’re at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions that power everything from smartphones to data centers. As a global leader in DRAM and NAND flash technologies, we drive the evolution of mobile technology, empower cloud computing, and pioneer future technologies. Our cutting‑edge memory technologies are essential in today's most advanced electronic devices and IT infrastructure, enabling enhanced performance and user experiences across the digital landscape.

We’re looking for innovative minds to join our mission of shaping the future of technology. At SK Hynix Memory, you’ll be part of a team pioneering breakthrough memory solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. We’re not just adapting to technological change – we’re driving it, with significant investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and eco‑friendly solutions and operational practices.

As we continue to expand our market presence and push the boundaries of what’s possible in semiconductor technology, we invite you to be part of our journey to creating the next generation of memory solutions that will define the future of computing.

At SK hynix, our team’s dedication to advancing enterprise SSD technologies through rigorous PCIe NVMe validation and testing has established us as industry leaders. Our focus on system‑level tests, feature validation, and meticulous bug analysis underpins the reliability of our products. With expertise in testing and debugging embedded systems, we ensure that our enterprise PCIe NVMe SSD products meet the highest standards.

• Lead a team to design, implement and execute comprehensive test plans assume PCIe and NVMe enterprise solid‑state drives (eSSDs).
• Manage test plans, oversee the progress of testing, identify potential issues, and report findings to ensure compliance with design specifications, as well as with customer standards and requirements.
• Perform initial triage of failures and collaborate closely with other teams, including SOC, FW, and HW, to.
  
  Animation resolve failures with coordinated efforts.
• Perform test gap analysis to ensure seamless integration and reliability of the product.
• Work with FAE/CAE to address customer inquiries, debug and resolve issues by maintaining clear communication and prompt responses.
• Foster open communication channels to facilitate efficient problem‑solving and enhance the overall product quality.

• Proficient in NVMe, PCIe, NVMe‑MI and SMBus protocols.
• Experience with bus analyzers and trace evaluation tools is required.
• 5+ years of storage‑related experience is required.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C/C++ is required.

• Knowledge of Linux Kernel and drivers is a plus.
• Knowledge of NAND is a plus.
• Experience with embedded firmware.
• Strong understanding of storage architectures and system‑level debugging is also beneficial.

COMPENSATION: $105,000/yr – $166,000/yr

SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. offers you the opportunity to apply your skills to exciting projects while working with innovative teams. Our compensation package is complemented by a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a company 401(k) match, as well as cafeteria, onsite gym and much more. If you are motivated by technical challenges, we offer a collaborative work environment Coroutine that encourages career growth.

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be tailored based on several factors, including the location, job grade, relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. We also take into account the internal equity among our current team members to ensure fairness and competitiveness.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

is a federal contractor, and the law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress

Urgently towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. The decision to complete this form and your answer will not harm you in any way.