Application Test Engineer

About the role

SK hynix America is looking for an Application Test Engineer to join our DRAM Engineering Team in San Jose, CA. The Application Test Engineer will provide technical support, primarily handling technical issues from customers and partners, joint validation efforts, self-qualifications, and supporting local customer engineering teams. Key emphasis will be on troubleshooting urgent problems, detecting potential issues during the early stage of a product, and coordinating with internal R&D teams. This position offers in-depth, hands-on experience with our memory products.

Responsibilities

• Architect validation frameworks: Define, document, and oversee comprehensive test plans for both CPU validation and system-level platform qualification.
• Drive test automation: Spearhead the development of scalable automation scripts and frameworks to accelerate regression testing and stress testing across multiple server configurations.
• Use measurement equipment (Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer).
• Partner effectively with key customers on memory validation and technical troubleshooting to diagnose the root cause of system memory failures.
• Proactively create experiments and tooling to detect and diagnose memory issues.
• Develop and publish updates on resolutions and communicate findings internally.
• Drive necessary discussions with external and internal teams on test specifications and methodologies to improve test quality continuously.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science with 3+ years of working experience in system and memory validation.
• Proven experience with design, simulation, debugging, and performance analysis of CPU-DRAM Memory.
• Strong bring-up and debugging skills and hands-on lab work, including experience with complex test equipment.
• Experience in CPU and Memory validation from planning to closure.
• Good understanding of validation flows and tools.
• Experience with Spotfire and summarizing test data and analysis.
• Understanding and experience in computing server applications.
• Self-motivated problem-solver with an ability to work well in a team.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Skills

• Highly motivated with good verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Top-tier health insurance at no employee cost.
• Paid time off: 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, and dinner provided to employees.

Pay

Pay range: $90,000 USD - $125,000 USD. Compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary by work location, job-related skills, and experience.