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Globalfoundries

Advanced Photonics Engineer

Austin, TX

$166K - $319K/yr

Silicon Photonics is a dynamic and rapidly growing market that GlobalFoundries has committed to ... Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. * Ability to travel as needed.

Neurophos Inc

Staff Optical Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

By using photonics instead of electricity, our chips become more efficient as they scale. This ... Prior experience in a fast-moving startup environment. * Experience in designing freeform optical ...

The Hiring Method, LLC

Process Engineer

Sherman, TX

$90K - $115K/yr

Position Summary A global leader in advanced photonics and semiconductor technology is seeking a ... fast-paced production environment. Key Responsibilities * Develop, characterize, and optimize ...

The Hiring Method, LLC

Test Engineer

Sherman, TX

... fast-paced environment Why This Opportunity * Play a key role supporting rapidly growing InP and silicon photonics manufacturing * Join a collaborative, close-knit engineering team with open ...

Ams Osram

Senior Staff Digital Design Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

We are LSP - Light Sensors & Photonics, one of three business units within ams OSRAM, advancing the ... Ability to influence cross-functional teams and deliver in fast-paced environments * Passion for ...

Olix Computing

Director of Strategic Sourcing

Austin, TX · On-site

$180 - $260/hr

... fast enough to keep up. The industry is still leaning on a ten-year-old hardware blueprint that has ... Develop a global supplier ecosystem across semiconductor fabrication, advanced packaging, photonics ...

Neurophos Inc

Optical Test Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

By using photonics instead of electricity, our chips become more efficient as they scale. This ... Conduct voltage-driven electro-optic measurements using arbitrary waveform generators and fast ...

Apple

SIPI - RF Integrity Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

If you are driven by a challenge and thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment, this is the ... Experience with high speed signal or optics/photonics design. Knowledge on RF system modeling and ...

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Advanced Photonics Engineer

Globalfoundries

Austin, TX

$166K - $319K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

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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:

The inevitable transition from electrons to photons for high-speed communications and computing is transforming the semiconductor industry. Silicon Photonics is a dynamic and rapidly growing market that GlobalFoundries has committed to invest in.

The Silicon Photonics Product Line is seeking a highly motivated and experienced photonics engineer for the Advanced Photonics team that is focused on driving the definition and realization of next-generation photonic devices and system architectures that are closely aligned with near-term customer and market needs. The Advanced Photonics team will translate industry trends and customer requirements into executable architectures, device concepts, and development programs with clear paths to productization.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Technical & Strategic Leadership
    • Define and drive the next generation roadmap for advanced photonic devices, aligned to business and customer needs.
    • Define the architecture and design of advanced photonic building blocks and subsystems.
    • Translate systemlevel requirements into devicelevel and platformlevel innovation that can be industrialized rapidly.
  • Customer Engagement & CoDevelopment
    • Collaborate closely with customer development teams on nextgeneration photonic systems and architectures.
    • Act as a technical counterpart to senior customer architects and technologists, influencing early system definitions and design choices.
    • Ensure customer learnings are rapidly incorporated into device concepts and platform enhancements.
  • CrossFunctional Collaboration
    • Partner closely with:
      • gfLabs photonics team to transition longerterm innovations into nearterm product opportunities.
      • Silicon photonics development teams to ensure seamless integration into the product roadmap.
      • Fab and foundry teams to align designs with manufacturing realities, yield, reliability, and scalability.
    • Drive tight alignment across device design, process technology, packaging, and test.
  • Industry Awareness & Technology Insertion
    • Continuously track industry trends, standards, and competitive developments in photonics, AI interconnects, and advanced optical systems.
    • Evaluate and selectively incorporate external innovations, ensuring differentiation and timetomarket advantage.
  • Others
    • Mentor and support junior architects and engineers in the team

Other Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (PhD strongly preferred) in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
  • Deep expertise in photonic devices and integrated photonics, with a strong understanding of systemlevel implications.
  • Experience working across device, system, and manufacturing domains in a productdriven environment.
  • Proven ability to engage credibly with customers, partners, and executive stakeholders.
  • Strong track record of translating advanced technology concepts into productrelevant outcomes on aggressive timelines.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to travel as needed.

Expected Salary Range

$166,500.00 - $319,000.00

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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