Technical Marketing Engineer/Manager

Job Title: Technical Marketing Engineer/Manager
Office Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Onsite 
      
About SK hynix America

At SK hynix America, 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 America, 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.

Role Overview: 

As a Technical Marketing Engineer/Manager at SK Hynix, you will serve as the primary technical liaison for customers, partners, and internal departments. You will directly engage with partners and customers to maintain roadmap alignment for Future Memory Products, manage program changes, and track qualification status. Additionally, you will guide customers and partners in aligning their projects with our product life cycles, cost competitiveness, and engineering sample availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with SoC and OEM partners on Advanced Memory Products (including, but not limited to, Custom HBM and 3D stacked DRAM) and develop technical collateral to secure design wins and promote new products for qualification.
• Gather market intelligence on industry and application technology trends, strategically integrating insights into product roadmaps to secure design wins and maintain industry leadership.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure timely resolution of customer requirements and lead technical meetings to identify optimized solutions from customer engagements.
• Develop and manage relationships with manufacturing facilities, addressing technical and quality issues during the enabling and evaluation phases of new platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and support to sales teams and customers by developing technical information and company insights for sales presentations.
• Research, analyze, and recommend optimized features for future product specifications, determining optimal system configurations for target applications.
• Manage product samples and track progress by identifying and classifying partner sample requests, entering them into the company database, and coordinating expedited shipments based on validation and qualification urgency.
• Document and report technical marketing activity status, progress, and results to peers and management.
• Travel required (10-30%)

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field with relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the Memory industry and DRAM products, with ability to identify technical trends, market dynamics, and application ecosystems.
• DRAM knowledge at device and system level, including: DRAM design, testing, system validation, or application engineering experience.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, coaching, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of consumer electronics architecture, ecosystems, and PC/Server/Mobile/IoT platform architectures preferred.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and proactive with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines, including executive-level interactions.
• Bilingual Proficiency in Korean and English is a plus.

Requirement:     

• Authorized to work in the US    

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

Equal Employment Opportunity:

SKHYA 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. 

Compensation: