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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days SK hynix America's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of SK hynix America's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SK hynix America
- high 39 stale, 0 reposted of 48 open
- Hiring momentum
- 55 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SK hynix America's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SK hynix America.
About this role
The Field Application Engineer for NAND/SSD at SK hynix America will engage with customers to align product roadmaps with their system architectures and provide technical support. Responsibilities include managing qualification activities, leading cross-functional teams, and driving validation with controller partners. The role requires strong communication skills to articulate technical details and ensure customer satisfaction while balancing business goals.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SK hynix America as an employer.
What you need
- B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
- Professional experience in a customer-facing technical role (e.g., FAE, Technical Account Manager, Systems/Validation Engineer)
- Solid understanding of Data Center architectures, Enterprise Storage systems, and NAND flash technologies
- Knowledge of NVMe/NVMe-oF protocols and SSD controllers
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to manage priorities and lead cross-functional teams
Nice to have
- 2–10 years of relevant experience
- Prior experience in a customer support role for NAND flash or SSD products
- Experience with Hyperscalers or ODMs
- Fluency in English and Korean (written and spoken)
What you get
- Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost
- Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Parental Leave, Happy Fridays
- 401k Matching
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health Care & Dependent Care
- Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year
- Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed, but a range is provided based on location and experience
- Role requires fluency in Korean, which may limit candidate pool
- Position is onsite, which may not suit all candidates
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Listed by SK hynix America on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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