SK hynix America · 11 hours ago
Intern - Emerging Memory (Summer 2026)
San Jose, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$26/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerSK hynix America is at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions. They are seeking a highly motivated research intern to work on AI system architectures and applications based on emerging memory technologies, contributing to research on memory-centric AI systems.
Semiconductors
Responsibilities
Conduct research on emerging memory technologies and their implications for AI systems
Analyze and model memory behavior, bandwidth, latency, and energy efficiency in AI workloads
Assist in the design and evaluation of memory-centric or near-/in-memory AI architectures
Support AI system simulation, modeling, or prototyping at the architecture or system level
Review and summarize relevant academic literature and technical reports
Collaborate with researchers to prepare technical reports, presentations, or publications
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Basic understanding of AI systems, machine learning workloads, or computer architecture
Fundamental knowledge of memory systems or semiconductor devices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with at least one programming or modeling tool (e.g., Python, C/C++, MATLAB)
Preferred
Ph.D. in a relevant field with research experience in emerging memory
Experience with architecture simulators, system modeling tools, or AI frameworks
Understanding of AI workload characteristics (training vs. inference, data movement bottlenecks, memory hierarchy)
Prior research experience or publications in related areas
Interest in cross-layer research spanning devices, architecture, and AI applications
Benefits
Housing Allowance
Company
SK hynix America
Semiconductors are essential to all IT products, and its performance often determines the performance of the final products.
Founded in 1983
201-500 employees
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