Business Development Associate (Contract)

• Market Tracking: Research and monitor global AI infrastructure and semiconductor market trends, focusing on memory product demands.
• Opportunity Identification: Assist in identifying and evaluating new business opportunities driven by the evolution of AI hardware and memory architectures.
• Competitive Analysis: Conduct deep-dives into competitors, technology landscapes, and emerging startups within the AI memory ecosystem.
• Executive Reporting Support: Assist in developing high-quality reports, data visualizations, and presentations to update C-level executives on new technology trends and business opportunities.
• Data Management: Gather, organize, and maintain databases related to industry intelligence, customer requirements, and market forecasts.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate closely with internal cross-functional teams to support ongoing business development projects and prepare meeting materials for leadership alignment.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA), preferably in STEM, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Clear understanding of memory products (e.g., DRAM, NAND, HBM) and general semiconductor market dynamics.
• Foundational knowledge of AI infrastructure, including how memory interacts with AI accelerators and servers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to synthesize data into actionable intelligence.
• Proactive attitude with a strong willingness to learn in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills

• Prior internship or entry-level working experience in the semiconductor, IT hardware, or tech consulting industry.
• Fluency in Korean to facilitate smooth communication with global headquarters.
• Familiarity with the broader AI ecosystem, including emerging technology trends and hardware-software co-optimization.

Authorized to work in the US

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets.

Pay within the provided range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related skills and experience.

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SK hynix America is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, color, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

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Upon accepting an offer of employment, all newly hired individuals will be required to complete Form I-9, which includes verifying identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

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• IER Right to Work Poster (English)
• IER Right to Work Poster (Spanish)