HBM Logic Architect

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., * Define, design, and validate digital IP for ASIC/SoC products.

• Perform RTL design and implementation based on approved specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define IP functionality, behavior, and architecture.
• Review digital IP requirements and evaluate architecture options based on PPA targets.
• Determine or contribute to architecture decisions for digital IP implementation.
• Develop and verify RTL designs using industry-standard design methodologies.
• Provide design guidance and support for physical design implementation.
• Strengthen digital IP design capabilities for HBM and next-generation DRAM development by securing personnel for real-time support near customer sites.
• Drive system-level co-optimization beyond standalone DRAM design.
• Build deep technical partnerships with U.S.-based customers.
• Improve competitiveness through close engagement with customers in the U.S.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline(Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor, ASIC/SoC, digital IP, memory, or PHY design.
• High-speed digital PHY or high-speed IP design and analysis
• DRAM memory controller design and analysis
• DRAM DFT/DFD architecture, design, or analysis
• PHY/TSV bit macro design, TSV PHY hard macro design, or 3D PHY design
• Experience in PPA (Power, Performance, Area) optimization, preferred.

(part of SK HYNIX) 4.04.0 out of 5 stars San Jose, CA $150,000 - $320,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Food provided
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off, * 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 $10,000 per year for job-related higher education degree
• Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities
• Corporate discount programs
• Free Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner provided to employees, You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply

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.