Field Application Engineer, NAND/SSD - San Jose, CA, United States

Originally posted 25 August 2026 by the employer.

About the role

This role involves aligning SK hynix product roadmaps with customer system architectures and providing technical liaison between customers and internal teams. The focus is on advanced memory solutions powering everything from mobile technology to AI data centers, specifically involving NAND flash technologies.

What you'll do

• Align SK hynix product roadmaps with customer system architectures, serving as the primary liaison.
• Present technical roadmaps (component, feature, product) to customer engineering teams.
• Analyze customer system roadmaps and technical requirements to define internal product strategies.
• Manage end-to-end qualification activities for global customers and ODMs.
• Serve as the single point of contact for technical issues, leading Failure Analysis (FA).
• Drive validation activities with controller partners to ensure successful integration of SK hynix NAND products.

What you'll 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 to explain technical details to engineers and management.
• Proven ability to manage priorities and lead cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in a customer support role (FAE, Systems Engineer) for NAND flash or SSD products.
• Experience with Hyperscalers or ODMs.
• Fluency in English and Korean (written and spoken).

Skills: customer engagement, technical roadmaps, NAND flash, SSD, NVMe