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Business Development Associate (Contract)
Sk Hynix America INC · 🇺🇸 San Jose, CA
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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. USCIS also records 2 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- 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. 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.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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. USCIS also records 2 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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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 About This Role: This role will support SK hynix’s new memory-based business initiative established to identify and create novel business opportunities in the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure market. SK hynix seeks to leverage its industry-leading memory products and capabilities to address critical challenges and unlock new value within AI hardware systems. We are seeking a strategic, highly motivated, and detail-oriented candidate for our Business Development Associate position in Frontline team on a contract basis . As a vital supporting member of the team, this individual will play a key role in analyzing market shifts, tracking memory technology trends, and discovering new growth engines. This role requires a solid foundational understanding of memory products, the semiconductor market, and AI infrastructure dynamics, combined with strong analytical skills to support time-sensitive strategic decisions. Contract Duration: 18-Months Key Responsibilities: • Market Tracking: Research and monitor global AI infrastructure and semiconductor market trends, focusing on memory product demands. • Opportunity Identification: Assist in identifying and evaluating new business opportunities driven by the evolution of AI hardware and memory architectures. • Competitive Analysis: Conduct deep-dives into competitors, technology landscapes, and emerging startups within the AI memory ecosystem. • Executive Reporting Support: Assist in developing high-quality reports, data visualizations, and presentations to update C-level executives on new technology trends and business opportunities. • Data Management: Gather, organize, and maintain databases related to industry intelligence, customer requirements, and market forecasts. • Team Collaboration: Coordinate closely with internal cross-functional teams to support ongoing business development projects and prepare meeting materials for leadership alignment. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA), preferably in STEM, Business, Economics, or a related field. • Clear understanding of memory products (e.g., DRAM, NAND, HBM) and general semiconductor market dynamics. • Foundational knowledge of AI infrastructure, including how memory interacts with AI accelerators and servers. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to synthesize data into actionable intelligence. • Proactive attitude with a strong willingness to learn in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications: • Prior internship or entry-level working experience in the semiconductor, IT hardware, or tech consulting industry. • Fluency in Korean to facilitate smooth communication with global headquarters. • Familiarity with the broader AI ecosystem, including emerging technology trends and hardware-software co-optimization. Requirement: • Authorized to work in the US Compensation: Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets