AI/HPC System Architect
SK hynix America Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Engineering Leadership role at SK hynix America. San Jose · $155,000–$255,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Shape AI and HPC infrastructure designs around advanced memory, balancing system performance with power use
- Turn AI and HPC infrastructure experience into requirements for future memory solutions
- Track developments in AI and HPC infrastructure, drawing on information from cloud providers, OEMs and national labs
- Build customer partnerships and run on-site proof-of-concept work to test proposed infrastructure designs
- Recommend how teams should adopt and integrate advanced memory into infrastructure
What you bring
- A Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering or a related discipline, plus at least fifteen years in large-scale system architecture
- A strong grasp of compute, memory and networking constraints in AI systems
- Deep AI system design experience, including familiarity with LLMs, GNNs, DLRMs or comparable workloads
- Background combining hardware and software design for AI or HPC systems
- Experience planning and delivering on-site proof-of-concept initiatives
Who this fits
This role suits a senior AI/HPC systems architect who can set infrastructure direction and build effective customer and stakeholder partnerships. The position is full-time and based on-site in San Jose, California.
From the employer
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/HPC System Architect
Office Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Onsite
Job Summary:
As an AI/HPC System Architect, your primary responsibility will be to conceptualize the architecture of next-generation AI and HPC system. This involves leveraging advanced memory to create efficient and high-performance systems. Drawing from your extensive experience in AI and HPC infrastructure design, you will derive design requirements, guide the direction of advanced memory solutions, and continuously monitor industry trends. Additionally, you will foster collaborations with cloud service providers, OEMs, national labs, and other stakeholders to facilitate on-site proof-of-concept initiatives aligned with the proposed infrastructure architecture.
Responsibilities:
- Design next-generation AI and HPC infrastructure that utilizes advanced memory solutions to optimize performance and power efficiency.
- Derive design requirements for advanced memory solutions based on your extensive experience in AI and HPC infrastructure design.
- Continuously monitor industry trends and emerging technologies related to AI and HPC infrastructure from sources such as cloud service providers, OEMs, and national labs.
- Promote and establish collaborative partnerships with customers for on-site proof-of-concept initiatives involving advanced memory solutions, aligning with the proposed infrastructure architecture.
- Provide strategic direction and recommendations for the adoption and integration of advanced memory solutions within the infrastructure.
Qualification:
- Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related field with 15+ years of experience in system architecture for large-scale computing, with specific AI focus preferred.
- Strong understanding of compute, memory, and networking bottlenecks in AI systems.
- Deep expertise in AI system design, and knowledge in LLMs, GNN, DLRMs, and other representative AI workloads.
- Background in hardware/software co-design for AI or HPC systems
- Effective collaboration and partnership-building skills for engaging with customers and stakeholders.
- Experience in planning and executing on-site proof-of-concept initiatives to validate infrastructure solutions.
- Excellent communication skills to convey architectural concepts and influence stakeholders.
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
Compensation:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Pay within the provided range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related skills and experience. Your Recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.
Pay Range$155,000—$255,000 USDEqual 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:
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