Staff / Sr Staff / Principal Product Application Engineer

About the Company:

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 advancing mobile technology, empowering cloud computing, and pioneering 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 that's 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.

About the Team:
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.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct comprehensive test and validation plans for PCIe and NVMe enterprise solid-state drives (eSSDs). Implement coordinated efforts to debug and resolve eSSD issues and system issues.
• Oversee the progress of testing and validating, identify potential issues, ensure compliance with design specifications, as well as with customer standards and requirements.
• Collaborate closely with other teams, including SOC, FW, HW, SQA, CAE, and FAE, to address and resolve product challenges.
• Understand industry spec and customers spec, perform test gap analysis to ensure seamless integration and reliability.
• Foster open communication channels to facilitate efficient problem-solving and enhance the overall product quality.
• Provide customer support. Address customer inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining clear communication and prompt responses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Proficient in PCIe, NVMe, OCP, NVMe-MI, and/or SMBus protocols.
• Proficient in programming languages such as python, C/C++, etc.
• 3+ years of storage-related experience.
• Experience with bus analyzers and trace evaluation tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Linux Kernel and drivers is a plus.
• Strong understanding of SSD and storage architectures is a plus.
• Strong failure analysis and system-level debugging skill is preferred.
• Experience with Embedded firmware
• Experience with lab equipment and tools.

COMPENSATION: $110,000/yr - $210,000/yr

REGARDING COMPENSATION:

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 complimented 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 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.