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GlobalFoundries

Principal Engineer Design Enablement PDK – Device Library developer for Silicon Photonics

Egypt

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Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Lead / management
Country
EG
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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Аbout GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) 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, GF 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 .

Responsibilities:

Developing design components for Device library of PDKs

Develop cadence PCELLs for enabling the deployment of photonic devices for both internal testsites and customer layouts

Support layout design activities for internal testsites

Develop, deploy, support, maintain, PDK (Process Design Kits) Collection of tech files and runtime code readable by Electronic Design Automation tools

Develop, deploy, support, maintain automation tools that represents the Fab process

Review and interpret process design rules and SPICE model documents, in order to create specification data for the Process Design Kit development.

Create and maintain test cases for Company's Process Design Kits / DRC / LVS and perform quality assurance checks to ensure error free deliveries to customers.

Create and update release notes and application notes, and to document any known limitations, issues, and solutions, in order to communicate relevant information on proper usage of the Process Design Kit components to customers.

This position also offers the opportunity to work with an established group of innovators and the potential for you to become an inventor through contributing creative ideas that can lead to trade secrets and/or patents.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, Computer Science or equivalent.

Excellent technical problem-solving skills.

Fluent in English – both written and verbal.

Good attitude and interpersonal skills, tactful and works well in a team environment.

Self-motivated, resourceful and shows initiative.

Well organized and exhibits attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Requires a technical (University) degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, Computer Science or equivalent. Good knowledge of electronic devices and semiconductor theory. (Exceptions approved by local HR).

BS + 4-5 years of experience or MS + 2-4 years or PhD + 1-2 year

Experience with CAD systems in Electronics (Cadence IC, Cadence OrCAD, Protel or similar).

Experience with scripting languages (Perl, Tcl, Bash...) is a plus.

Exposure to Cadence IC (Virtuoso Layout, Schematic or Cadence Skill programming language) is a great advantage.

Previous experience with Unix/Linux systems is also a plus.

Knowledge of Silicon Photonics would be a great advantage.

Knowledge in ML or GenAI is a great advantage

We Offer

Base Salary

Equity

Annual Bonus Plan

Medical Insurance

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/careers/opportunities-in-europe/

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