SK hynix
AI/HPC System Engineer
$175K–$230K
San Jose, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted May 8, 2025
- Location
- San Jose, CA
San Jose, California, United States - Experience
- 6+ years in system software development focused on memory system architecture and AI infrastructure, or a Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering.
- Education
- Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or 6+ years of experience in system software development, with a focus on memory system architecture and AI infrastructure.
- Visa sponsorship
- The company participates in the federal E-Verify program. New hires must complete Form I-9 to verify identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.
About the job
Designs and optimizes memory solutions and system software for energy-efficient AI/HPC computing platforms, working with hardware and software teams.
What you'll do
- Design and develop memory prototypes and system software, including memory management, cache hierarchy, and data-transfer protocols.
- Collaborate with hardware architects on hardware/software co-design, integration, and system software performance, power efficiency, and scalability.
- Develop and maintain software frameworks, APIs, documentation, technical specifications, and test plans.
What they ask for
- Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or 6+ years of system software development experience focused on memory system architecture and AI infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of computer architecture, memory systems, and system software design.
- Experience or familiarity with Python, C, and C++; knowledge of operating systems, device drivers, and system programming.
- Good working knowledge or experience in GPU architecture and CUDA programming.
Pay
$175,000 — $230,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Python, C, C++, CUDA
AI focus
Develops memory solutions and system software for energy-efficient AI/ML computing infrastructure, including memory management, cache hierarchy, and data-transfer protocols.
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