About the Company:
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 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, 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.
About the Role:
You will be a member of a group designing system-on-chip (SoC) for non-volatile memory devices. You will be a part of the embedded software development team to validate the product from concept phase, prototyping phase to mass production phase. You will contribute to the SoC development as well as storage solution development, by writing software to exercise all the essential SoC components.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in Electronic Engineering Computer Science or related fields
- Experience in Rust or C/C++ for embedded or firmware-level development
- Familiar with Python for scripting and testing workflows
- Familiar with Digital circuit design, computer architecture, memory systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in System-on-chip, high-performance computing, memory or storage research
- In-depth knowledge on NVMe technology
- In-depth knowledge on PCIe technology
- In-depth knowledge on Nand technology
- Familiar with FPGA development flow
Internship Duration: 6 months
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start Date: Immediately (October 2026)
Location: San Jose
COMPENSATION: $35/hr - $45/hr
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience with Rust or C/C++ for embedded or firmware-level development
- Familiarity with Python for scripting and testing workflows
- Familiarity with digital circuit design, computer architecture, and memory systems
- PhD in system-on-chip, high-performance computing, memory, or storage research
- In-depth knowledge of NVMe technology
- In-depth knowledge of PCIe technology
- In-depth knowledge of NAND technology
- Familiarity with FPGA development flow
SK hynix Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SK hynix and has not been reviewed or approved by SK hynix.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit-sharing linked to operating results and the removal of a bonus cap in Korea have produced very large payouts and materially boosted total compensation there. Reporting indicates these incentives have been especially favorable during the AI/HBM upcycle.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials highlight medical expense support and robust health coverage, and U.S. packages commonly include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. This strengthens the appeal of core benefits alongside cash compensation.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs in Korea include fertility support, extended childcare leave, and education grants for children through university. These family-forward policies expand benefits value beyond salary and bonuses.
SK hynix Insights
What We Do
Semiconductors are essential to all IT products, and its performance often determines the performance of the final products. SK hynix is a global leader in producing semiconductor, such as DRAM, NAND Flash and CMOS Image Sensors. With these technology driven semiconductor products, SK hynix has consistently led the industry and is now the second largest memory chip maker worldwide. IT devices become more pervasive as new imaginative and innovative IT products continue to grab imagination and desires of consumers. SK hynix has enhanced its competency with the best level of technology and a wide range of business portfolios in order to satisfy all those demand from customers. As a member of SK Group*, SK hynix is aiming at becoming the world’s best semiconductor company. SK hynix America Inc. operates as a subsidiary of SK Hynix Inc. *SK Group is one of South Korea's top five industrial conglomerates. It has about 40 affiliated companies, ranging from energy, telecommunications, finance, to construction.
