Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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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.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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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.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- 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 System Engineer
Office Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Onsite
Job Summary:
• We are seeking passionate, self-motivated, and creative engineers to join our AI Memory Solution team, covering AI HW/SW co-design research, system modeling, and performance analysis of next-generation AI memory and storage system architecture. We are responsible for delivering cutting-edge, custom SoC/memory interface design for memory and storage applications that can perform complex, high-performance, and low power computation most efficiently.
• As a AI system engineer with a focus on solution hardware development, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing hardware architecture for our next-generation AI memory solutions. You will work closely with our system software and hardware teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of our energy-efficient AI computing platform.
Responsibilities:
• Design and develop next-generation memory solution architecture and hardware prototypes for energy-efficient AI/ML computing infrastructure.
• Responsible for logic design/Register-Transfer Level (RTL) entry, design quality (LINT, CDC, RDC, power, etc.), and timing closure of high-performance digital Intellectual Property (IP)
• Collaborate with system software engineers to ensure HW/SW co-optimization.
• Deliver memory subsystem and IP designs, including microarchitecture specification, RTL logic design, verification, and FPGA prototypes
• Develop and maintain hardware specifications, technical documentation, and test plans.
• Participate in technical discussions and provide input on hardware system design and architecture with industry ecosystem partners
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in AI, memory systems, and hardware architecture
Qualification:
• Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering or MS with 4+ years of experience in hardware design, with a focus on SoCs and memory subsystems.
• Proven track record of expertise in digital design, including microarchitecture specification development, system modeling, RTL logic design, synthesis, timing closure and power-performance-area (PPA) analysis.
• Strong working knowledge and experience with FPGA development environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with memory and interface technologies, such as DRAM, HBM, NVMe, CXL, and PCIe is a plus
• Strong knowledge in AI software optimization techniques for CPU, GPU, NPU architecture is big plus.
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:
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