On/Off-Chip SI/PI Engineer

SK hynix America • San Jose, CA

7d • $150,000 - $260,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as a critical technical liaison between HQ engineering teams and key U.S.-based customers, providing hands-on SI/PI analysis to resolve immediate HBM challenges. The position involves executing detailed signal and power integrity analyses while contributing to the development of advanced architectures for future HBM and DRAM products. By fostering deep technical partnerships, the successful candidate will ensure timely issue resolution and drive product optimization through close customer collaboration.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience in SI/PI engineering, or MS/Ph.D with a focus on signal/power integrity, high-speed signaling, electromagnetics, RF/microwave engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of 2.5D/3D IC architectures, modeling and operations.
• Hands-on experience in SI/PI analysis, including on-/off-chip PDN and high-speed channel analysis.
• Proficiency with SI/PI simulation and analysis tools (HFSS, SIwave, Sigrity, ADS, HSPICE, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with package/PCB layout review tools (Allegro Design/APD, etc.) and AI-assisted analysis and automation skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen SI/PI capabilities for HBM, next-generation DRAM, and beyond.
• Drive system-level co-optimization beyond standalone DRAM design.
• Build deep technical partnerships with U.S.-based customers.
• Improve competitiveness through close engagement with customers in the U.S.
• Perform on-chip and off-chip SI/PI design and analysis for HBM and next-generation DRAM products.
• Verify system-level SI/PI robustness through integrated modeling and 3D electromagnetic analysis
• Analyze root causes of SI/PI issues and establish improvement plans.
• Participate in technical engagements with key customers.
• Leverage understanding of DRAM on-chip architecture and its electrical characteristics.

Benefits

• Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost
• PTO + Company Holidays + Happy Fridays
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 401k Matching
• Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year for job-related higher education degree
• Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities
• Corporate discount programs
• Free Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner provided to employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level