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GlobalFoundries

PMTS Silicon Photonics Device Engineer

USA - New York - Malta

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$143,000 per year
Country
MT
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role:

GlobalFoundries (GF) seeks a leader with proven expertise in Silicon Photonics active and passive device simulation, design, fabrication and test. The role involves coordinating qualifications of new photonic devices across integration, reliability, modeling and test teams. There will also be customer support to guide solutions and debug/root cause technology vs. design challenges.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for leading complex development of passive and active silicon photonics device components to meet customer and technology requirements
  • Simulate, design and coordinate testing of new silicon photonic devices
  • Plan, coordinate, and document qualification of new photonic devices
  • Identify issues and technical challenges, formulate appropriate experiments to understand root cause and improve processes to meet requirements
  • Interface and support customers to evaluate new and upcoming solutions
  • Interface with customers to debug and root cause technology vs. design challenges

Other Responsibilities:

  • Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
  • Travel

Required Qualifications:

  • Education –BS and above. Electrical/Optical Engineering or related field.
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Photonics or a related field from an accredited university.
  • Additional professional experience in advanced photonic device design, integration, test and/or advanced packaging:
  • B.S. + minimum of 11 years of relevant experience
  • M.S. + minimum of 8 of relevant experience
  • Ph.D. + minimum of 7 of relevant experience
  • Skills: Familiarity with Silicon photonic device simulation, design, and test. Strong communication and coordination skills cross the department and cross-organizationally. Strong team collaborator across multiple geographical locations & proactive mindset.
  • Fluency in English Language – written & verbal

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Silicon Photonic Modulator Design Experience using BTO or TFLN
  • Silicon Photonic design experience using GF PDK
  • Silicon Photonic simulation experience
  • Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity and communicate and track projects through to completion.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong planning & organizational skills.

Expected Salary Range

$143,000.00 - $247,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law

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