AI Solution Architecture and Pathfinding Director
Required skills
- LLM
- SFT
- RL
- AI inference
- AI serving
- memory hierarchies
- storage hierarchies
- data movement bottlenecks
- performance-cost trade-offs
- architectural specifications
Nice to have
- AI system-memory solutions
- joint validation
- production transition
Role summary
The AI Solution Architecture and Pathfinding Director will establish local technical ownership in the U.S. to translate customer workloads into memory and storage requirements. This role leads HBF validation and architecture pathfinding initiatives, defining priorities for customer problems and workload architecture. Responsibilities include leading joint exploration with partners, coordinating integration across teams, and managing team staffing, budget, and product commercialization. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of LLM pre-training/post-training, AI inference/serving workloads, memory/storage hierarchies, and data movement bottlenecks, with proven experience in AI architecture decisions and translating requirements into specifications.
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 Solution Architecture and Pathfinding DirectorOffice Location: San Jose, CAJob Type: Full-TimeWork Model: Onsite
Job Summary:
Establish local technical ownership in the U.S. to translate customer workloads into memory and storage requirements. Lead both HBF validation and architecture pathfinding initiatives in parallel
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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$250,000—$300,000 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.
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