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ASIC Engineer green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based route, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Nationals from high-demand countries should factor priority-date backlogs into their timeline planning.
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At SK Hynix Memory Solutions, we're at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions that power everything from smartphones to data centers. As a global leader in DRAM and NAND flash technologies, we drive the evolution of advancing mobile technology, empowering cloud computing, and pioneering future technologies. Our cutting-edge memory technologies are essential in today's most advanced electronic devices and IT infrastructure, enabling enhanced performance and user experiences across the digital landscape.
We're looking for innovative minds to join our mission of shaping the future of technology. At SK Hynix Memory, you'll be part of a team that's pioneering breakthrough memory solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. We're not just adapting to technological change – we're driving it, with significant investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and eco-friendly solutions and operational practices. As we continue to expand our market presence and push the boundaries of what's possible in semiconductor technology, we invite you to be part of our journey to creating the next generation of memory solutions that will define the future of computing.
About the Role
Join our digital ASIC design team to develop IP for next-generation SSD controllers and storage solutions. This role offers opportunities across the controller architecture, including host interfaces, on-chip interconnects, and back-end NAND subsystems. You will translate product requirements into microarchitecture specifications, implement high-quality RTL, and collaborate with verification and physical design teams to deliver production-ready silicon.
You will help shape the performance, power efficiency, and scalability of future storage products, with potential opportunities to explore computational storage, storage for AI workloads, next generation SSD architectures as our technology and product roadmap evolve.
Responsibilities
- Own digital ASIC blocks from requirements and microarchitecture definition through RTL implementation, verification support, and silicon delivery.
- Develop clear microarchitecture specifications documenting interfaces, data flows, design tradeoffs, and implementation details.
- Write synthesizable Verilog or SystemVerilog RTL that meets functional, performance, power, and area requirements.
- Run and resolve findings from RTL lint, clock domain crossing (CDC), and synthesis tools to improve design quality.
- Collaborate with design verification engineers to develop verification plans, debug simulations using tools such as Synopsys VCS, and resolve functional issues.
- Work with physical design and timing teams on timing constraints, critical-path optimization, and timing closure.
- Lead design reviews, provide technical guidance to other engineers, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience independently owning complex digital ASIC blocks, with technical depth and judgment appropriate for a Staff Engineer.
- Strong proficiency in synthesizable Verilog or SystemVerilog and synchronous digital design fundamentals.
- Working knowledge of ASIC development flows, including simulation using VCS or an equivalent tool, lint, CDC analysis, logic synthesis, and static timing analysis and timing closure.
- Ability to write clear microarchitecture specifications, debug complex design issues, and communicate effectively across design, verification, and physical design teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing PCIe or NVMe controller logic.
- Experience with SSD controller architectures, NAND interfaces, or flash storage systems.
- Familiarity with AXI protocols, on-chip interconnects, and high-throughput data movement.
- Experience with CPU subsystems or UCIe interfaces.
- Experience delivering ASIC designs through tapeout and supporting silicon bring-up, validation, or production debug.
REGARDING COMPENSATION:
SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. offers you the opportunity to apply your skills to exciting projects while working with innovative teams. Our compensation package is complemented by a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a company 401(k) match, as well as cafeteria, onsite gym and much more. If you are motivated by technical challenges, we offer a collaborative work environment that encourages career growth.
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be tailored based on several factors, including the location, job grade, relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. We also take into account the internal equity among our current team members to ensure fairness and competitiveness.
Benefits:
- Top Tier health insurance
- Paid day offs: Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Parental Leave, Happy Fridays
- 401k Matching
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health Care & Dependent Care
- Corporate discount programs
- Free Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner provided to employees
About the Company:
At SK Hynix Memory Solutions, we're at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions that power everything from smartphones to data centers. As a global leader in DRAM and NAND flash technologies, we drive the evolution of advancing mobile technology, empowering cloud computing, and pioneering future technologies. Our cutting-edge memory technologies are essential in today's most advanced electronic devices and IT infrastructure, enabling enhanced performance and user experiences across the digital landscape.
We're looking for innovative minds to join our mission of shaping the future of technology. At SK Hynix Memory, you'll be part of a team that's pioneering breakthrough memory solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. We're not just adapting to technological change – we're driving it, with significant investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and eco-friendly solutions and operational practices. As we continue to expand our market presence and push the boundaries of what's possible in semiconductor technology, we invite you to be part of our journey to creating the next generation of memory solutions that will define the future of computing.
About the Role
Join our digital ASIC design team to develop IP for next-generation SSD controllers and storage solutions. This role offers opportunities across the controller architecture, including host interfaces, on-chip interconnects, and back-end NAND subsystems. You will translate product requirements into microarchitecture specifications, implement high-quality RTL, and collaborate with verification and physical design teams to deliver production-ready silicon.
You will help shape the performance, power efficiency, and scalability of future storage products, with potential opportunities to explore computational storage, storage for AI workloads, next generation SSD architectures as our technology and product roadmap evolve.
Responsibilities
- Own digital ASIC blocks from requirements and microarchitecture definition through RTL implementation, verification support, and silicon delivery.
- Develop clear microarchitecture specifications documenting interfaces, data flows, design tradeoffs, and implementation details.
- Write synthesizable Verilog or SystemVerilog RTL that meets functional, performance, power, and area requirements.
- Run and resolve findings from RTL lint, clock domain crossing (CDC), and synthesis tools to improve design quality.
- Collaborate with design verification engineers to develop verification plans, debug simulations using tools such as Synopsys VCS, and resolve functional issues.
- Work with physical design and timing teams on timing constraints, critical-path optimization, and timing closure.
- Lead design reviews, provide technical guidance to other engineers, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience independently owning complex digital ASIC blocks, with technical depth and judgment appropriate for a Staff Engineer.
- Strong proficiency in synthesizable Verilog or SystemVerilog and synchronous digital design fundamentals.
- Working knowledge of ASIC development flows, including simulation using VCS or an equivalent tool, lint, CDC analysis, logic synthesis, and static timing analysis and timing closure.
- Ability to write clear microarchitecture specifications, debug complex design issues, and communicate effectively across design, verification, and physical design teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing PCIe or NVMe controller logic.
- Experience with SSD controller architectures, NAND interfaces, or flash storage systems.
- Familiarity with AXI protocols, on-chip interconnects, and high-throughput data movement.
- Experience with CPU subsystems or UCIe interfaces.
- Experience delivering ASIC designs through tapeout and supporting silicon bring-up, validation, or production debug.
REGARDING COMPENSATION:
SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. offers you the opportunity to apply your skills to exciting projects while working with innovative teams. Our compensation package is complemented by a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a company 401(k) match, as well as cafeteria, onsite gym and much more. If you are motivated by technical challenges, we offer a collaborative work environment that encourages career growth.
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be tailored based on several factors, including the location, job grade, relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. We also take into account the internal equity among our current team members to ensure fairness and competitiveness.
Benefits:
- Top Tier health insurance
- Paid day offs: Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Parental Leave, Happy Fridays
- 401k Matching
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health Care & Dependent Care
- Corporate discount programs
- Free Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner provided to employees
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an ASIC Engineer
Document your RTL design portfolio early
Compile tape-out records, PDKs worked with, and performance specs from each project before you start applying. PERM requires your employer to define minimum job requirements precisely, and your credentials need to match those requirements on paper from day one.
Target fabless companies with dedicated immigration budgets
Fabless semiconductor firms that run repeated PERM cycles for ASIC roles have established workflows and outside counsel. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history filtered to hardware and semiconductor engineering roles.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 based on your degree
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive ASIC experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a four-year degree. Your employer's PERM filing must cite the category that matches your actual credentials, so align your resume to whichever tier fits.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations begin
PERM locks your employer into paying at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for ASIC or semiconductor design roles in your target metro before you finalize any offer.
Get your priority date filed before switching roles
Once your I-140 is approved, that priority date is portable to a new employer's petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability also lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the queue.
Review the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code
PERM recruitment must demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the exact role posted. Cross-reference your job description against the O*NET occupation profile for your SOC code to ensure the posted duties and requirements align with what PERM adjudicators expect.
Green Card ASIC Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits an ASIC Engineer: EB-2 or EB-3?
Most ASIC Engineer roles qualify under EB-2 if the position requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in RTL design, verification, or physical implementation. EB-3 applies when the role requires a four-year degree without that experience threshold. Your employer's PERM filing must specify whichever category matches the actual minimum requirements of the posted position.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for ASIC Engineers?
H-1B visa grants temporary nonimmigrant status, subject to cap and renewal cycles. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The process adds a mandatory PERM labor certification step, where your employer must conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment test and obtain a prevailing wage determination before filing an I-140 with USCIS. Priority-date backlogs for certain nationalities also affect timing in ways H-1B does not.
What does PERM labor certification involve for semiconductor engineering roles?
PERM requires your employer to file an application with the Department of Labor certifying that no qualified U.S. workers applied for the role at the prevailing wage. This involves a supervised recruitment campaign, a prevailing wage determination tied to your SOC code and work location, and documentation that the job requirements reflect genuine business necessity rather than credentials tailored to your specific background.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for ASIC Engineers?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can target companies that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process for hardware and semiconductor engineering positions. Focusing on employers with an established sponsorship track record reduces the risk of starting a PERM process with a company unfamiliar with its requirements.
Can I change employers after my green card process starts?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your I-140 has been approved, a new employer can file a fresh I-140 and you may port your original priority date to preserve your place in the queue. Separately, if your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to move to the same or a similar occupation without abandoning your pending case.