Business Development Associate (Contract)

SK hynix America•San Jose, CA

1d•$70,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role will support SK hynix’s new memory-based business initiative established to identify and create novel business opportunities in the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure market. SK hynix seeks to leverage its industry-leading memory products and capabilities to address critical challenges and unlock new value within AI hardware systems. We are seeking a strategic, highly motivated, and detail-oriented candidate for our Business Development Associate position in Frontline team on a contract basis. As a vital supporting member of the team, this individual will play a key role in analyzing market shifts, tracking memory technology trends, and discovering new growth engines. This role requires a solid foundational understanding of memory products, the semiconductor market, and AI infrastructure dynamics, combined with strong analytical skills to support time-sensitive strategic decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA), preferably in STEM, Business, Economics, or a related field.
Clear understanding of memory products (e.g., DRAM, NAND, HBM) and general semiconductor market dynamics.
Foundational knowledge of AI infrastructure, including how memory interacts with AI accelerators and servers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to synthesize data into actionable intelligence.
Proactive attitude with a strong willingness to learn in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Authorized to work in the US

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or entry-level working experience in the semiconductor, IT hardware, or tech consulting industry.
Fluency in Korean to facilitate smooth communication with global headquarters.
Familiarity with the broader AI ecosystem, including emerging technology trends and hardware-software co-optimization.

Responsibilities

Research and monitor global AI infrastructure and semiconductor market trends, focusing on memory product demands.
Assist in identifying and evaluating new business opportunities driven by the evolution of AI hardware and memory architectures.
Conduct deep-dives into competitors, technology landscapes, and emerging startups within the AI memory ecosystem.
Assist in developing high-quality reports, data visualizations, and presentations to update C-level executives on new technology trends and business opportunities.
Gather, organize, and maintain databases related to industry intelligence, customer requirements, and market forecasts.
Coordinate closely with internal cross-functional teams to support ongoing business development projects and prepare meeting materials for leadership alignment.