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Intern, CXL Memory Solutions

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • San Jose
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AI generated summary

  • You need a Master’s in EE/CE, strong CXL knowledge, hardware/software co-design skills, experience in digital design, FPGA prototyping, and understanding of memory architectures and AI/ML systems.
  • You will research CXL memory solutions, model performance, collaborate on integration, optimize efficiency, analyze workloads, contribute to specifications, support prototyping, and engage with industry partners.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of CXL protocols and memory subsystems.
  • Knowledge of hardware/software co-design principles and memory hierarchy optimizations.
  • Proficiency in hardware description languages (Verilog/VHDL), C/C++, Python, and performance modeling tools.
  • Experience in digital circuit design, computer architecture, or VLSI design.
  • Knowledge of system-level performance analysis, profiling, and optimization techniques.
  • Ph.D. in a relevant field with research experience in CXL memory architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with FPGA prototyping, or HW design for memory-intensive workloads.
  • Understanding of AI/ML accelerators, hyperscale data center requirements, and emerging compute trends.
  • Experience in memory architecture design, DRAM controllers, and cache coherence mechanisms.

Responsibilities

  • Research and develop CXL-based memory solutions, including CXL memory controllers, coherence protocols, and data movement strategies.
  • Work on system-level performance modeling, simulation, and benchmarking of CXL-enabled architectures.
  • Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to integrate CXL memory into modern computing platforms.
  • Develop latency, bandwidth, and power efficiency optimizations for CXL-attached memory modules.
  • Analyze workloads for AI, HPC, and cloud computing to enhance CXL memory utilization and efficiency.
  • Contribute to CXL specification development and actively participate in industry consortiums and standardization efforts.
  • Support FPGA/ASIC prototyping and hardware/software co-design for CXL-enabled solutions.
  • Engage with hyperscalers, data center architects, and storage/memory vendors to shape the future of CXL adoption.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship will last from June 2025 to August 2025.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in San Jose, CA.

What is the work model for this internship?

The work model for this internship is onsite.

What type of projects will the intern be working on?

The intern will be working on CXL (Compute Express Link) memory solutions and advanced CXL memory architectures.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required, along with a strong understanding of CXL protocols and memory subsystems.

Is experience in digital circuit design necessary for this role?

Yes, experience in digital circuit design, computer architecture, or VLSI design is important for this role.

What programming languages and tools should candidates be proficient in?

Candidates should be proficient in hardware description languages (Verilog/VHDL), C/C++, Python, and performance modeling tools.

Will interns receive any housing allowance?

Yes, eligible interns will receive a housing allowance during their internship.

What is the pay range for this internship position?

The U.S. pay range for this position is $25.00 - $47.00 per hour.

Is SK hynix America an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, SK hynix America is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to various protected statuses.

We Do Technology

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
201-500
Employees
1983
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Semiconductors are essential to all IT products, and its performance often determines the performance of the final products. SK hynix is a global leader in producing semiconductor, such as DRAM, NAND Flash and CMOS Image Sensors. With these technology driven semiconductor products, SK hynix has consistently led the industry and is now the second largest memory chip maker worldwide. IT devices become more pervasive as new imaginative and innovative IT products continue to grab imagination and desires of consumers. SK hynix has enhanced its competency with the best level of technology and a wide range of business portfolios in order to satisfy all those demand from customers. As a member of SK Group*, SK hynix is aiming at becoming the world’s best semiconductor company. SK hynix America Inc. operates as a subsidiary of SK Hynix Inc. *SK Group is one of South Korea's top five industrial conglomerates. It has about 40 affiliated companies, ranging from energy, telecommunications, finance, to construction.