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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 a Digital Design Engineer
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
If your highest degree is a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in digital design, document that progression carefully. USCIS requires evidence that the experience is post-baccalaureate, non-overlapping, and directly relevant to the offered position.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
PERM requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage DOL sets for your SOC code and work location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures before accepting an offer so you're not surprised when the employer's wage determination comes back.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate for Digital Design Engineer roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Focusing on companies that have filed PERM applications in your occupation narrows your list to employers who already understand the process.
Review the employer's PERM recruitment obligations
Before accepting an offer, ask whether the employer has run PERM before for engineering roles. PERM requires a mandatory 30-day job-order posting plus additional recruitment steps, and inexperienced employers sometimes stall or abandon the process mid-filing.
Check your O*NET occupation code early
Your employer's PERM application must classify the role under a specific SOC code. Review the O*NET profile for Digital Design Engineers so you can confirm the job duties in your offer letter match the classification before DOL recruitment begins.
Track your priority date across employer changes
If you change employers after your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you port your pending application to a same-or-similar role. Your approved I-140's priority date can also carry over to a new employer's petition, protecting years already waited.
Green Card Digital Design Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Digital Design Engineers?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. For Digital Design Engineers, the employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, including a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test, before filing an I-140 with USCIS. H-1B visa involves an LCA and a lottery; green card sponsorship has neither, but per-country backlogs can extend the timeline significantly depending on your country of birth.
What PERM documentation will my employer need from me as a Digital Design Engineer?
Your employer will need a detailed description of the job duties, your educational credentials, and evidence that your experience is directly relevant to the role. For EB-2 cases using a bachelor's plus five years of experience, you'll typically provide reference letters from prior supervisors, official transcripts, and performance records that establish progressive responsibility in digital design or a closely related discipline.
How do I find Digital Design Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate for Digital Design Engineer roles at employers with a track record of PERM filings in engineering occupations. Targeting companies that have sponsored before reduces the risk of an employer agreeing to sponsor and then stalling when they discover the recruitment and filing requirements involved in PERM.
Does my country of birth affect how long my green card takes as a Digital Design Engineer?
Yes. Employment-based green cards are subject to per-country annual limits, and nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China often face priority-date backlogs that can extend the wait by years. Your citizenship does not matter; only your country of birth determines which priority-date cutoff applies to your EB-2 or EB-3 category.
Can I change employers while my Digital Design Engineer green card application is in progress?
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without abandoning your application. Separately, if your original employer's I-140 was already approved, that petition's priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 so you don't lose your place in the backlog queue.