HBM Architect

SK hynix America; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

401k matching

Education reimbursement

Donation matching

Job summary

SK hynix America in San Jose, CA, seeks an HBM Architect to lead base-die architectural challenges for US customers and to build a focused HBM design team in the US. The role involves developing advanced and customized HBM architectures for future products while strengthening competitiveness through collaboration and technical leadership.

This onsite, full-time position offers a path to influence memory solutions across data centers, AI, and mobile devices, with strong benefits and growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Master's preferred).
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience (Research periods during Master's or Ph.D. recognized).
• Experience in reviewing and designing DRAM or HBM Architecture with understanding of DRAM/HBM subsystems.
• Experience in Full Custom + Digital Co-Design and PDN analysis.
• Experience in Full Custom-based Logic Foundry design.
• Experience with tools and equipment for DRAM or HBM product failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design circuits for DRAM and HBM products that meet internal and external specifications.
• Improve design quality and yield during DRAM or HBM product development phase.
• Perform characterization analysis and verify product specifications at Wafer, KGSD, and Assembly stages.
• Enhance performance and ensure stable operation to meet customer requirements during development.

Skills

DRAM/HBM Architecture

Full Custom + Digital Co-Design

PDN analysis

Full Custom-based Logic Foundry design

Failure analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Python

Spotfire

Verilog

Circuit simulators (Hspice, Csim, PrimeSim, Spectre)

Job description

About SK hynix America

At SK hynix America, 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.

Job Title: HBM Architect

Office Location: San Jose, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Model: Onsite

About SK hynix America

At SK hynix America, 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 America, 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.

Job Summary:

This role involves establishing close technical engagement with key US-based customers to address immediate base-die architectural challenges in HBM and 3D-stacked DRAM. You will be responsible for building a compact and focused HBM Architect Design team in the US to directly support these critical customer interactions. The position also requires developing advanced and customized HBM architectures for future products while strengthening competitiveness through sustained collaboration and technical leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Design circuits for DRAM and HBM products that meet internal and external specifications.
• Improve design quality and yield during the DRAM or HBM product development phase.
• Perform characteristic analysis and verify product specifications at the Wafer, KGSD (Known Good Stack Die), and Assembly stages.
• Enhance performance and ensure stable operation to meet customer requirements during the product development stage.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline(Master's preferred).
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience (Research periods during Master's or Ph.D. programs recognized).
• Experience in reviewing and designing DRAM or HBM Architecture with a solid understanding of DRAM/HBM subsystems.
• Experience in Full Custom + Digital Co-Design and PDN (Power Delivery Network) analysis.
• Experience in Full Custom-based Logic Foundry design.
• Experience with various tools and equipment for DRAM or HBM product failure analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in product development and analysis related to DRAM or HBM design.
• Experience in HBM product assembly system analysis.
• Experience in Full Custom Design environments with advanced process nodes (DRAM 1x nm, Foundry 3nm or below).
• Proficiency in using Python, Spotfire, Verilog, and Circuit Simulators (Hspice, Csim, PrimeSim, Spectre, etc.).

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 Ten Thousand Dollars per year for job-related higher education degree
• Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities
• Corporate discount programs
• Free Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner provided to employees

Equal Employment Opportunity:

SKHYA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, color, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Compensation:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Pay within the provided range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related skills and experience. Your Recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. Pay Range: $150,000 USD - $260,000 USD