AI Solution Architecture and Pathfinding Director

About SK hynix America:

At SK hynix America, we are at the forefront of semiconductor innovation. As a global leader in HBM, DRAM, and NAND flash technologies, we develop the advanced memory solutions powering everything from advanced mobile technology to massive AI data centers. With major investments in the U.S. and a leading position in the global AI revolution, we build the critical infrastructure of the digital landscape and remain committed to sustainable operations. We invite innovative minds to be part of our journey. Here, you will be part of a collaborative team pioneering the next generation of memory technologies, expanding our market footprint, and defining the future of computing.

Work Model: Onsite

Job Title: AI Solution Architecture and Pathfinding Director
Office Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Onsite 

Job Summary:

Establish local technical ownership in the U.S. to translate customer workloads into memory and storage requirements. Lead both HBF validation and architecture pathfinding initiatives in parallel

Responsibilities:

• Define priorities for customer problems, workload architecture, and technical exploration; establish common baselines and drive alignment through Architecture Requirement Document (ARD).
• Lead joint exploration and validation with partner companies, including technical charter development, validation targets, and Gate management.
• Coordinate Memory Architecture, AI Systems Software, and Validation teams to integrate technical things, align partner validation activities, and facilitate HQ technology transfer.
• Lead team staffing, role assignments, budget management, and local technical decision-making; take ownership of product approval and commercialization responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of LLM pre-training/post-training (SFT, RL), AI inference/serving workloads, memory/storage hierarchies, and data movement bottlenecks.
• Proven experience leading AI architecture decisions, including performance-cost trade-offs, rqeuirements definition, and validation.
• Ability to translate customer and partner requirements into actionable architectural specifications and organizational priorities.
• Preferred: Experience leading AI system-memory solution initiatives from early exploration through joint validation, devlopment and production transition.

Benefits:       

• Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost
• Paid day offs: Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Parental Leave, Happy Fridays
• 401k Matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health Care & Dependent Care
• Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year
• Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities
• Corporate discount programs
• Free Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner provided to employees

Equal Employment Opportunity:

SK hynix America 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.

In compliance with federal law, SK hynix America also participates in the federal E-Verify program. Upon accepting an offer of employment, all newly hired individuals will be required to complete Form I-9, which includes verifying identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. Please review the official government posters detailing your rights and protections prior to applying:

• E-Verify Participation Poster (Bilingual English & Spanish)
• IER Right to Work Poster (English)
• IER Right to Work Poster (Spanish)