Sr​/Principal Product Application Engineer

Staff / Sr Staff / Principal Product Application Engineer

San Jose

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 mobile technology, empower cloud computing, and pioneer 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, 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

$110,000/yr - $175,000/yr

SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a company 401(k) match, as well as cafeteria, onsite gym and more.

As set forth in SK hynix memory solutions America Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.