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Globalfoundries

MTS Silicon Photonics Integration

Malta, NY · On-site

$98K - $176K/yr

... design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology ... Degree must be in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics or other relevant ...

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Come join Apple's growing wireless silicon development team. Our wireless SOC organization is ... As a Wireless Design Engineer, you will be responsible for RTL design of wireless MAC and its ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for mts silicon design engineer in the United States is $50.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.18 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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MTS Silicon Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as meeting aggressive project timelines, managing complex verification cycles, and ensuring optimal power, performance, and area (PPA) targets. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including architecture, verification, and physical design—is crucial to address these challenges effectively. Staying current with evolving design tools and methodologies also helps streamline workflows and mitigate potential bottlenecks, ensuring successful tape-out and project delivery.

What are MTS Silicon Design Engineers?

MTS (Member of Technical Staff) Silicon Design Engineers are professionals responsible for designing and developing integrated circuits (ICs) and semiconductor devices. They work on various stages of chip development, including architecture, logic design, verification, and physical implementation. These engineers use specialized software and hardware tools to create efficient, high-performance silicon solutions for products like processors, memory, and other electronic components. Their expertise is crucial in ensuring chips meet performance, power, and area requirements. Typically, they collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge technologies for consumer electronics, data centers, and other applications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an MTS Silicon Design Engineer, and why are they important?

To excel as an MTS Silicon Design Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical or computer engineering, expertise in digital and/or analog circuit design, and typically a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with hardware description languages (such as Verilog or VHDL), EDA tools (like Cadence or Synopsys), and experience with silicon verification and validation are crucial. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication abilities help you stand out in this role. These competencies ensure robust chip design, efficient project execution, and successful collaboration in fast-paced semiconductor environments.
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MTS Silicon Photonics Integration

MTS Silicon Photonics Integration

Globalfoundries

Malta, NY • On-site

$98K - $176K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

GlobalFoundries rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 516 rated manufacturers

Job description

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 Fab 8 is seeking an experienced professional to support the 300mm semiconductor technology development integration team. The core responsibilities of this team involve ownership of process integration of Silicon Photonic devices from development, customer engagement to production. The ideal candidate can demonstrate a technical understanding of Silicon Photonics and an understanding of a balanced scorecard approach to develop, sustain, and improve the technologies with quality, cost, and delivery all considered.
Essential Responsibilities:

  • Integration module ownership for the development & qualification of Silicon photonics I/O.

  • Collaborating with device, process module, & packaging team in driving I/O solutions.

  • Driving development, Cp/Cpk improvement, defect and cost reduction for integrated modules.

  • Works on and leads medium to large projects and assignments.

  • Coaches and mentors less experienced staff, influences others as a technical leader.

Other Responsibilities:

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


Required Qualifications:

  • PhD/Master's Degree with 5+ years of working experience in relevant field.

  • Degree must be in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics or other relevant engineering physical science discipline.

  • Experience in Si photonics integration.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Results oriented and focused on quality of work.

  • Excellent structured problem solving and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, clients, as well as internal and external partners.

  • Strong presentation and technical writing skills.

  • Self-starter and highly motivated to succeed in a fast-paced and challenging professional environment.

  • Strong background in photonics and CMOS device physics, semiconductor processing, and device characterization.

Expected Salary Range

$98,000.00 - $176,000.00

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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