Sr Device Engineer, Silicon Photonics (2026 New College Graduate)

GlobalFoundries Leadership Opportunity

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.

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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.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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

Other Responsibilities

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
• Travel 10% to other GlobalFoundries facilities may be necessary

Required Qualifications

• Ph D's or master's degree with 2-3 years of working experience in relevant field. Degree must be in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics, or other relevant engineering physical science discipline.
• Background in photonics, photonic device physics, CMOS device physics, semiconductor processing, and photonic device characterization
• Strong data analysis skills and experience in automating data analysis methods
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Ability to relocate to Malta, NY
• 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 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 $65,400.00 - $145,800.00. 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.

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. 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.