Lead 3D Stacked DRAM Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Top Tier health insurance at no cost

Paid day offs: PTO + Holidays + Happy

Parental Leave Program

401k Matching

Educational reimbursement up to $10,0

Donation Matching and volunteering

Free Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner provided

Job summary

SK hynix America is seeking a 3D Stacked DRAM Design Engineer to drive die design optimization and co-design with U.S. customers. The role focuses on DRAM-on-Logic developments and strengthens global competitiveness through close customer engagement.

The candidate will lead high‑speed digital IP design and participate in foundry verification, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams and senior management to set strategic directions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Development of DRAM and design DRAM circuit based on custom design methodology (using virtuoso or similar tools, spice simulator).
• Experience reviewing DRAM specifications and architecture.
• Circuit design experience to meet internal and external requirements for DRAM products.
• Experience evaluating compliance with DRAM specifications through design analysis at wafer-level test/ package-level test/ system-level test.
• Experience in full custom + digital Co-design and PDN analysis.
• Experience in full custom-based logic foundry design.
• Expert in Python, and circuit simulators (HSPICE, PrimeSim, Spectre, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English; ability to present technical concepts to cross-functional teams and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Design high‑speed digital IP design for 3D‑stacked DRAM peripheral circuits and DRAM DFT with U.S.‑based customers (including RTL design to implementation).
• Engage in foundry verification of service‑ready IPs and infrastructure setup for IP business.
• Co‑develop next‑generation DRAM‑on‑Logic solutions with key customers to enhance our service competitiveness and market position.
• Strengthen competitiveness through sustained customer collaboration and technical leadership.

Skills

Python

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Virtuoso (or similar tools)

Spice simulators (HSPICE, PrimeSim, Spectre)

Job description

SK hynix America is seeking a 3D Stacked DRAM Design Engineer to drive die design optimization and co-design with U.S. customers. The role focuses on DRAM-on-Logic developments and strengthens global competitiveness through close customer engagement.

The candidate will lead high‑speed digital IP design and participate in foundry verification, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams and senior management to set strategic directions.