AI Data Center Testbed Lead | HPC & Cloud Architect

SK hynix America; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Matching

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account

Educational reimbursement

Donation Matching

Corporate discounts

Free meals

Job summary

SK hynix America seeks an experienced Technical Lead to run our AI Data Center Testbed, evaluate partner technologies, and select optimal infrastructure configurations for next-generation AI/HPC systems. The role emphasizes architecture, performance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requires a Master’s or higher in Computer Engineering, 15+ years in distributed/cloud infra, and strong GPGPU knowledge with OpenCL/CUDA. Onsite work in the U.S. with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master degree or higher in Computer Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in distributed systems, cluster computing, and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of GPGPU technologies and related frameworks (OpenCL, CUDA).

Responsibilities

• AI/HPC Infrastructure Architecture: Design and optimize system architecture for 1~5MW class AI Data Center Testbed.
• Solution Partner Evaluation: Technical validation and comparative assessment of hardware/software solutions from various partners.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze trade-offs between compute, memory, networking, and storage; optimize system-level performance and thermal efficiency.
• Test Infrastructure Development: Build automated test infrastructure and benchmark environments.
• Technology Roadmap: Establish technical roadmap and standardization strategies for next-generation AI/HPC infrastructure.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with internal teams and external solution partners to validate integration and performance.

Skills

System Architecture

Distributed Computing

Cloud Infrastructure

Resource Scheduling

Network Monitoring

Storage Systems

Automation & Test Infra

C/C++

Python

Perl

Java

Education

Master's degree or higher in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Linux

Job description

SK hynix America seeks an experienced Technical Lead to run our AI Data Center Testbed, evaluate partner technologies, and select optimal infrastructure configurations for next-generation AI/HPC systems. The role emphasizes architecture, performance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requires a Master’s or higher in Computer Engineering, 15+ years in distributed/cloud infra, and strong GPGPU knowledge with OpenCL/CUDA. Onsite work in the U.S. with competitive compensation and benefits.