SK hynix, a global supplier of DRAM, NAND flash, and CMOS image sensors, reports a LinkedIn-listed workforce of roughly 781 professionals. Recent hiring activity has been offset by a comparable level of departures, keeping overall headcount steady. This balance suggests a measured approach to staffing as the company maintains its position in the competitive semiconductor industry.
Engineering is the largest team at SK hynix with 338 employees, accounting for about 43% of the workforce and reflecting the company’s emphasis on product development and fabrication technology. Business Management follows at 125 employees (16%), while Sales and Support contributes 74 employees (9%). Other notable groups include Marketing and Product (46), Finance and Administration (43), and Operations (35). Smaller yet critical functions such as Consulting, Human Resources, and Information Technology collectively represent nearly 9% of total staff, rounding out a diversified departmental structure.
Headcount is concentrated in the United States, particularly along California’s technology corridor. The San Jose site hosts 183 employees, or roughly one-quarter of the total, with an additional 81 professionals listed in the broader San Francisco Bay Area and 32 in nearby Santa Clara. Internationally, Seoul and Gyeonggi offices together employ 40 people, underscoring a continued presence in South Korea. More than half of the workforce is distributed across other domestic and international locations, indicating a mix of satellite offices and remote roles that support global operations.