SK Hynix

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SK Hynix is a leading global semiconductor company that designs, develops, and manufactures dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and flash memory solutions, with a focus on advanced technology, efficient production, and sustainability. SK Hynix has roots back to the second oldest semiconductor manufacturer in South Korea. Since its establishment, the company has produced some of the most advanced chips and components on the market, earning the company a reputation for quality and reliability. SK Hynix is dedicated to innovating advanced memory and storage technology. Its most successful product is its 4th generation 10nm class 16Gb DDR4 DRAM, the world’s first for data centers. Other notable products include 3D NAND chips and HPC DRAM that utilizes through-silicon-via (TSV) technology. Its production capabilities are vast, with research centers in Korea, China, and the US, as well as manufacturing plants in three countries. SK Hynix is at the intersection of technology and sustainability. It has set firm goals to reduce the GHG emissions of its factories, while also working to reduce the resources needed throughout its production process. Additionally, the company is pursuing initiatives to promote green IT, such as the development of eco-friendly products and waste-reduction efforts. SK Hynix is an exciting place for tech professionals. It provides broad opportunities for technology professionals in programming, coding, application development, and IT. Technical experts can also join a global team of applied scientists, engineers, and developers, able to explore cutting-edge projects and drive meaningful innovations in the semiconductor space.

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Software Engineer

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 45-55
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 45k - 55k
Description: Responsible for designing, developing, and testing complex applications for SK Hynix products. Work with project leaders and stakeholders to define project requirements, outlines, and goals. Assist with the development and testing of user stories and scenarios. Ensure quality assurance processes are in place and followed
Qualifications / Requirements: BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field plus three years of experience. Knowledge of object-oriented design principles, full software development life cycle, coding standards and best practices, and debugging applications

Quality Assurance Manager

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 40-50
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 62k - 74k
Description: Lead and maintain the software development quality assurance team, monitoring quality metrics and setting team processes to ensure utmost customer satisfaction. Create and implement testing plans, assess results and make recommendations based on findings. Collaborate with senior software engineering teams to coordinate, monitor, and improve quality tasks.
Qualifications / Requirements: BA/BS degree, preferably in Computer Science or Engineering plus three years of experience in a QA-focused role. Knowledge of test processes, methodology, and software testing standards

IT Security Analyst

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 45-55
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 72k - 96k
Description: Analyze, analyze and evaluate risks to the company’s IT infrastructure. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and processes to protect the company’s data and assets. Monitor systems for attacks or unauthorized access and manage incident response efforts if needed. Perform regular security scans and assessments, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Qualifications / Requirements: BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field, plus three years of experience in cyber security. Knowledge of security tools, IPv4/6, TCP/IP, etc. Understanding of OSI Model and network protocols

Database Administrator

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 40-50
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 57k - 72k
Description: Manage the company’s databases, continually monitoring performance and uptime, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and proactively preventing outages. Backup, restore and maintain database services, detecting and correcting system problems while preserving database integrity. Develop and maintain database security measures.
Qualifications / Requirements: BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Coding, or related field, plus three years of database administration experience. Understanding of cloud database architectures and SQL/NoSQL concepts

Software Test Automation Engineer

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 45-55
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 48k - 60k
Description: Responsible for developing and executing automated test scripts for SK Hynix products. Work with project leads to determine scope of tests to be automated. Design and development of automated test systems as needed. Monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement or defects.
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field plus three years of experience in automation scripts and testing. Knowledge of object-oriented design principles, full software development life cycle, coding standards and best practices.

Data Scientist

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 45-55
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 70k - 96k
Description: Develop data-driven models and use machine learning methods to extract insights from data. Develop sophisticated algorithms to refine and enhance data analysis. Build statistical models to identify trends, patterns, and correlations in data. Visualize complicated data sets in a way that can be easily interpreted.
Qualifications / Requirements: BA/BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field, plus three years of experience working with data. Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Scala, R, or SQL. Understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistics and data mining techniques
Locations: Seoul, Wuxi, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Suzhou, Yokkaichi, Oita, Chungju, Hiroshima
Career Paths: Software Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Data Scientist, Database Administrator, Network Engineer, IT Manager, System Administrator, Technical Support Engineer, Security Analyst.
Job Contacts: job@skhynix.com

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Ethan S
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SK Hynix has been a great place to work. Not only is there a great focus on new technologies and innovative solutions, but there is also an amazing team atmosphere that encourages collaboration and supports professional growth. I love the way the company focuses on the customer experience and the opportunities for learning new technologies. The company also provides great benefits, including flexible working hours and extra time off for vacations and holidays. I definitely recommend it!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SK Hynix?
SK Hynix is a South Korean memory semiconductor supplier of dynamic random access memory chips and flash memory chips.
What are some common tech jobs at the company?
Common tech jobs at SK Hynix include software engineering, IT Support, Network & Security Engineer, Chip Design Engineer and Data Center Operations.