On/Off-Chip SI/PI Engineer

SK hynix America

$150K — $320K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 3+ years in SI/PI engineering, or MS/Ph.D in relevant disciplines.
  • Understanding of 2.5D/3D IC architectures, modeling, and operations.
  • Hands-on SI/PI analysis experience, including both on-/off-chip PDN and high-speed channel analysis.
  • Proficiency in SI/PI simulation tools like HFSS, SIwave, Sigrity, ADS, HSPICE.
  • Experience with PCB layout review tools; familiarity with AI-assisted analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Strengthen SI/PI capabilities for HBM and next-gen DRAM.
  • Drive system-level co-optimization for more than just standalone DRAM.
  • Build strong technical partnerships with U.S. customers.
  • Enhance product competitiveness through customer engagement.
  • Perform detailed SI/PI design and analysis for HBM and next-gen products.
  • Verify system-level SI/PI robustness using integrated modeling and 3D electromagnetic analysis.
  • Analyze root causes of SI/PI issues and develop improvement plans.
  • Engage in technical discussions with key customers.

Benefits

  • Top-tier health insurance at no employee cost.
  • Generous paid time off policy including PTO and company holidays.
  • Paid parental leave program for new parents.
  • 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year for job-related studies.
  • Donation matching and community volunteer opportunities.
  • Corporate discount programs for employees.
  • Complimentary meals throughout the day for employees.
Full Job Description
Job Title: On/Off-Chip SI/PI Engineer
Office Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Onsite

Job Summary:

This role serves as a critical technical liaison between HQ engineering teams and key U.S.-based customers, providing hands-on SI/PI analysis to resolve immediate HBM challenges. The position involves executing detailed signal and power integrity analyses while contributing to the development of advanced architectures for future HBM and DRAM products. By fostering deep technical partnerships, the successful candidate will ensure timely issue resolution and drive product optimization through close customer collaboration.

Responsibilities:
  • Strengthen SI/PI capabilities for HBM, next-generation DRAM, and beyond.
  • Drive system-level co-optimization beyond standalone DRAM design.
  • Build deep technical partnerships with U.S.-based customers.
  • Improve competitiveness through close engagement with customers in the U.S.
  • Perform on-chip and off-chip SI/PI design and analysis for HBM and next-generation DRAM products.
  • Verify system-level SI/PI robustness through integrated modeling and 3D electromagnetic analysis
  • Analyze root causes of SI/PI issues and establish improvement plans.
  • Participate in technical engagements with key customers.
  • Leverage understanding of DRAM on-chip architecture and its electrical characteristics.

Qualifications:
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience in SI/PI engineering, or MS/Ph.D with a focus on signal/power integrity, high-speed signaling, electromagnetics, RF/microwave engineering, or a related field.
  • Understanding of 2.5D/3D IC architectures, modeling and operations.
  • Hands-on experience in SI/PI analysis, including on-/off-chip PDN and high-speed channel analysis.
  • Proficiency with SI/PI simulation and analysis tools (HFSS, SIwave, Sigrity, ADS, HSPICE, etc.).
  • Experience with package/PCB layout review tools (Allegro Design/APD, etc.) and AI-assisted analysis and automation skills are a plus.

Benefits:
  • Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost
  • Paid day offs: PTO + Company Holidays + Happy Fridays
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • 401k Matching
  • Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year for job-related higher education degree
  • 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 the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

Pay Range

$150,000-$320,000 USD

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