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# Research Intern - Loop Engineering at SK hynix memory solutions America Inc.

- **Company:** SK hynix memory solutions America Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/skhynixmemorysolutionsamericainc/jobs/4435645009

## Job description

About the Company:

At SK hynix memory solutions, 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 NAND flash technology and memory solutions, 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 memory solutions, 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.

Internship Duration: 6 months

Hours: 40 hours per week

Start Date: Immediately (September/October 2026)

Location: San Jose

About the role:

We are hiring a research intern in loop engineering: best practices for closed-loop flows that automate, optimize, and explore SoC designs. These are AI-assisted hardware/software co-design flows. CHIA, from UC Berkeley, is one example of a framework you may use.

You will own a scoped research question with a full-time researcher: build or extend the loop, run the experiments, and write up what the results mean for design automation.

What you will do:

- Study how a design loop should be structured: which steps belong in it, what feedback each step returns, and how search, verification, and physical-design results drive the next iteration.
- Implement the loop with languages and tools such as Chisel and XLS, together with simulation, software build, and physical-design tools.
- Apply it to an SoC problem such as microarchitectural exploration, RTL implementation and verification, or power, performance, and area optimization.
- Compare loop designs on the quality of the design point, the cost of the search, reproducibility, reuse, and how reliably a failure is diagnosed.
- Make the loop reliable enough to rerun: clear interfaces between steps, cached results, regression checks, and reports that support a conclusion.

What you bring:

- Progress toward a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Coursework or project experience in loop engineering, computer architecture, digital design, VLSI, or electronic design automation.
- Fluency in Python, and comfort reading and changing an existing codebase.
- Ability to pose a small research question, keep a record of what changed, and explain the result.

Preferred:

- Exposure to RTL (Verilog, SystemVerilog, Chisel, or XLS) or to an SoC design framework.
- Experience with an architecture simulator or with RTL simulation.
- Familiarity with an AI-assisted hardware/software co-design loop framework, such as CHIA, or with scripted hardware design, verification, or design-space exploration flows.

What success looks like:

By the end of your internship, you will have a rerunnable co-design loop applied to an SoC problem, a comparison of what worked and what it cost, and a short report on the practice the team should adopt.

COMPENSATION: $35/hr - $45/hr

## About SK hynix memory solutions America Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. (SKHMS America) is the San Jose‑based R&D subsidiary of SK hynix, specializing in custom NAND‑based storage solutions, SSD controllers, and system‑on‑chip (SoC) designs for enterprise and client markets.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of SK hynix, a publicly traded company under ticker 000660:KR)
- **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2004 (originally as Link_A_Media Devices Corporation; acquired by SK hynix in 2012, renamed to SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. in 2018)
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (original LAMD founders); key executive: Tony Yoon (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Semiconductor manufacturing / NAND flash storage solutions
- **Target customers**: B2B – enterprise data centers, hyperscale cloud operators, mobile device manufacturers
- **Mission statement**: “To be a trusted partner by delivering top-quality storage products and exceptional customer service, consistently meeting schedules to ensure complete customer satisfaction.” [skhms.com](https://www.skhms.com/index.html)

## Products & Services
- **Enterprise SSDs** – PCIe Gen3/Gen4/Gen5 NVMe drives (e.g., PE6011, PS11xx, PS10xx, PS1101) and SATA SSDs (SE3010, SE4010) designed for data centers and AI infrastructure.
- **Custom SSD Controllers** – In‑house SoCs with dedicated HW accelerators, AI/ML‑based error correction, and low‑power architectures.
- **Firmware & System Software** – Low‑level firmware that orchestrates controller features and ensures enterprise‑grade reliability.
- **NAND Media Management** – Algorithms to analyze NAND characteristics and optimize SSD performance and endurance.
- **Systems Engineering & Validation** – Replication of customer environments at scale; in‑house test tools for reliability qualification.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (subsidiary of SK hynix, which had a market cap of ~$90B as of mid‑2025)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~$21M (estimated from LinkedIn data); total funding not applicable (captive R&D arm)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Parent company SK hynix; Intel NAND business acquisition (2020) led to the formation of Solidigm alongside SKHMS.
- **Growth Signals**: 191 employees (+19.9% YoY); 20 active job postings (+1900% YoY in postings); milestone launch of 245TB PS1101 SSD using world‑first 321‑layer QLC NAND in 2025, targeting AI data centers.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full Vertical Integration** – In‑house NAND, DRAM, controller SoC, firmware, and high‑volume manufacturing – a rare combination in the industry.
- **Advanced Error Correction** – AI/ML‑based algorithms for robust data reliability.
- **Proven Track Record** – First in industry with LDPC error correction; multiple generations of enterprise PCIe/SATA controllers.
- **Parent Backing** – Access to SK hynix’s massive R&D budget and global manufacturing fabs.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI Infrastructure** – Ultra‑high‑capacity (245TB) SSDs optimized for AI/cloud workloads.
- **PCIe Gen5 Transition** – Continuing to innovate with Gen5 E3.S/U.2/U.3 form factors, improving performance and efficiency.
- **Eco‑Friendly Solutions** – Investment in sustainable operational practices and low‑power chip designs.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Impact** – Engineers work on cutting‑edge storage technology that powers global data centers and AI systems; collaborative, cross‑functional teams.
- **Location & Perks** – San Jose campus with on‑site cafeteria, fitness center reimbursement, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) match, life insurance.
- **Growth Opportunities** – Roles in firmware, SoC design, systems engineering, and validation; internships available; 20 open positions as of mid‑2025.
- **Remote / Hybrid** – Not explicitly stated; roles appear to be on‑site (San Jose).

## Sources
1. [skhms.com – Company Overview, Mission, Products, Milestones](https://www.skhms.com/index.html)
2. [linkedin.com – Company Page, Financials, Employee Data, Growth](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sk-hynix-memory-solutions-inc-)
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io – Active Job Postings (24 roles as of July 2025)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/skhynixmemorysolutionsamericainc)
4. [greenhouse.io – Jobs detail (confirming open positions)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/skhynixmemorysolutionsamericainc/jobs/4130211009)

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