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Sk Hynix America INC

AI/HPC System Architect

San Jose, CA Posted 16 days ago $10,000 per year

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 6 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Sk Hynix America INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “AI/HPC System Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $187k–$187k, median $187k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 6 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Sk Hynix America INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
1 certified filing for “AI/HPC System Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $187k–$187k, median $187k. The pay stated here ($10,000 per year) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

About SK hynix America: At SK hynix America, we are at the forefront of semiconductor innovation. As a global leader in HBM, DRAM, and NAND flash technologies, we develop the advanced memory solutions powering everything from advanced mobile technology to massive AI data centers. With major investments in the U.S. and a leading position in the global AI revolution, we build the critical infrastructure of the digital landscape and remain committed to sustainable operations. We invite innovative minds to be part of our journey. Here, you will be part of a collaborative team pioneering the next generation of memory technologies, expanding our market footprint, and defining the future of computing. Work Model: Onsite Job Title: AI/HPC System Architect Office Location: San Jose, CA Job Type: Full-Time Work Model: Onsite Job Summary: As an AI/HPC System Architect, your primary responsibility will be to conceptualize the architecture of next-generation AI and HPC system. This involves leveraging advanced memory to create efficient and high-performance systems. Drawing from your extensive experience in AI and HPC infrastructure design, you will derive design requirements, guide the direction of advanced memory solutions, and continuously monitor industry trends. Additionally, you will foster collaborations with cloud service providers, OEMs, national labs, and other stakeholders to facilitate on-site proof-of-concept initiatives aligned with the proposed infrastructure architecture. Responsibilities: • Design next-generation AI and HPC infrastructure that utilizes advanced memory solutions to optimize performance and power efficiency. • Derive design requirements for advanced memory solutions based on your extensive experience in AI and HPC infrastructure design. • Continuously monitor industry trends and emerging technologies related to AI and HPC infrastructure from sources such as cloud service providers, OEMs, and national labs. • Promote and establish collaborative partnerships with customers for on-site proof-of-concept initiatives involving advanced memory solutions, aligning with the proposed infrastructure architecture. • Provide strategic direction and recommendations for the adoption and integration of advanced memory solutions within the infrastructure. Qualification: • Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related field with 15+ years of experience in system architecture for large-scale computing, with specific AI focus preferred. • Strong understanding of compute, memory, and networking bottlenecks in AI systems. • Deep expertise in AI system design, and knowledge in LLMs, GNN, DLRMs, and other representative AI workloads. • Background in hardware/software co-design for AI or HPC systems • Effective collaboration and partnership-building skills for engaging with customers and stakeholders. • Experience in planning and executing on-site proof-of-concept initiatives to validate infrastructure solutions. • Excellent communication skills to convey architectural concepts and influence stakeholders. 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 Compensation: Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Pay within the provided range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related skills and experience. Your Recruiter can share more about

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