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Field Application Engineer, NAND/SSD

SK Hynix · San Jose, CA · On-site

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About the role

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.

What they're looking for

  • B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
  • Solid understanding of Data Center architectures, Enterprise Storage systems, and NAND flash technologies. Knowledge of NVMe/NVMe-oF protocols and SSD controllers is required
  • Prior experience in a customer support role (FAE, Systems Engineer) for NAND flash or SSD products is preferred. Experience with Hyperscalers or ODMs is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical details to engineers and management both in writing and verbally
  • Proven ability to manage priorities and lead cross-functional teams to meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting technical issues and optimizing system performance
More about this role

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

Strategic Alignment & Customer Engagement

  • Align SK hynix product roadmaps with customer system architectures, serving as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams (Sales, Planning, Marketing).
  • Present technical roadmaps (component, feature, product) to customer engineering teams and management to articulate data center solutions.
  • Analyze customer system roadmaps and technical requirements to define internal product strategies.
  • Provide competitive analysis and market...

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