Product Application Engineer Intern

About the Company:

At SK Hynix Memory Solution, 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 Memory, 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.

Internship Duration: 6 months

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: San Jose

About the Team

At SK hynix, our team's dedication to advancing enterprise SSD technologies through rigorous PCIe NVMe validation and testing has established us as industry leaders. Our focus on system-level tests, feature validation, and meticulous bug analysis underpins the reliability of our products. With expertise in testing and debugging embedded systems, we ensure that our enterprise PCIe NVMe SSD products meet the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for PCIe and NVMe enterprise SSDs (eSSDs), monitoring test progress, identifying potential issues, and delivering detailed reports to ensure alignment with design specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Analyze test results and logs, drive root-cause analysis for failures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with SOC, Firmware, and Hardware teams to reproduce, analyze, and resolve device and system-level issues.
• Drive coordinated debugging efforts to ensure robust integration, system reliability, and product quality through proactive communication and teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or a recent graduate of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in programming languages such as python, C/C++, etc.
• Familiarity with software testing or automation scripting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience working with or integrating advanced AI models (such as GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, or AS-mhks) 

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Linux/Windows OS, command-line tools, and storage utilities.
• Previous related project experiences.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

COMPENSATION: $35/hr - $45/hr