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Tenstorrent

Engineering Program Manager, RISCV

Austin, TX · Hybrid

$100K - $500K/yr

Ownership of full-cycle CPU program management-from spec to tapeout and post-silicon debug ... Partnering with top engineers to resolve real-time design challenges, drive schedule trade-offs ...

Murata Americas

Senior Staff Engineer, Foundry

San Diego, CA · On-site

$58.75 - $75.75/hr

... tapeout, NPI, B2B data and DRC issues on custom wafer fab processes and off the shelf wafer fab processes * Customer engineering support as technical lead on wafer fab -related issues * Engage with ...

Analogdevices

Principal EDA Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

Tapeout Support Leadership : Lead or guide tapeout readiness activities, including final signoff ... MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent ...

Talent 101, Inc.

Physical Design Engineer

Frisco, TX · On-site

$127K - $131K/yr

About Talent 101 Inc Talent 101 is an Engineering and IT services provider, with clients that range ... Deliver signoff reports and support final tapeout package creation * 5+ years' Physical Design ...

Murata America

Senior Staff Engineer, Foundry

San Diego, CA

$58.75 - $75.75/hr

... tapeout, NPI, B2B data and DRC issues on custom wafer fab processes and off the shelf wafer fab processes * Customer engineering support as technical lead on wafer fab -related issues * Engage with ...

Analog Devices

Principal EDA Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

Tapeout Support Leadership : Lead or guide tapeout readiness activities, including final signoff ... MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for tapeout engineering in the United States is $31.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $37.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is tapeout engineering?

Tapeout engineering refers to the final stage in the semiconductor design process, where the completed integrated circuit (IC) design is sent to manufacturing for fabrication. Tapeout engineers are responsible for ensuring that the design data is error-free, meets all manufacturing requirements, and is ready for photolithography. This process involves close collaboration with design, verification, and fabrication teams to resolve any last-minute issues and ensure a successful chip production. Tapeout is a critical step because any mistakes can be costly and delay product launches.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tapeout engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tapeout Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, semiconductor manufacturing processes, and experience with integrated circuit (IC) design, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence or Synopsys, as well as knowledge of design rule checks (DRC) and layout-versus-schematic (LVS) verification, is essential. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for coordinating with design and fabrication teams. These competencies ensure the accurate transfer of designs to silicon, minimizing costly errors and enabling successful chip production.

What are some typical challenges faced during the tapeout engineering process, and how can they be addressed?

Tapeout engineers often encounter challenges such as last-minute design changes, tight schedules, and coordination among multiple engineering teams. These issues can be addressed by implementing rigorous design verification processes, maintaining clear communication channels with design, layout, and fabrication teams, and utilizing robust project management tools. Staying organized and proactive in monitoring design rule checks and sign-off criteria are essential to ensuring a successful tapeout with minimal delays.

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Tapeout Engineer, 2026 New College Graduate

Austin, TX • On-site

GlobalFoundries
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$58K - $100K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

About 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.
New College Graduates Overview:
We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills.
Summary of Role:
As a Tapeout and Mask Operations Engineer with a data focus, you will partner with a global team of engineers, product owners, and data architects to drive next-generation tapeout workflows and data platformsas part of a greenfield business transformation project.
This role combines tapeout domain expertise with data engineering, cloud architecture, and analytics, enabling scalable, high-quality, and automated tapeout operations in a modern cloud environment.
Join a team that offers exceptional career growth through:
  • Hands-on ownership of tapeout data ecosystems
    • Work across configuration, execution, and analytics data domains to define, model, and enable scalable data solutions supporting end-to-end tapeout workflows
    • Partner with Product Lines, Manufacturing Fabs, EDA teams, and IT to ensure data integrity, traceability, and governance across the tapeout lifecycle
  • Building cloud-native data and automation capabilities
    • Contribute to the development of data pipelines, validation frameworks, and automation supporting tapeout execution in AWS-based environments
    • Develop tools and dashboards to analyze tapeout KPIs, execution data, and system performance, driving data-informed decision-making
  • Driving transformation of legacy to modern tapeout systems
    • Play a key role in data migration, mapping, and reconciliation efforts from legacy systems into modern cloud platforms
    • Help implement best practices in data modeling, validation, and cross-system integration to improve quality and reduce manual effort
  • End-to-end visibility into the customer tapeout lifecycle
    • Gain exposure to complex, real-world semiconductor challenges across design, data exchange, execution, and mask manufacturing
    • Build a strong systems-level understanding of how data flows across the full tapeout process

Essential Responsibilities include:
  • Enable scalable, Electronic Design Automation (EDA) functions in a Cloud environment
  • Continuously learn and explore new technologies and trends in tapeout interactive tool/app development, including AI/ML technologies and AWS services
  • Create data visualizations, tools to view EDA tool outputs to bring process improvements and documentation
  • Data analytics on Tapeout processing key performance indicators (KPIs), to drive optimized performance of Cloud Tapeout execution
  • Support customer Tapeouts, Mask manufacturing enablement, Fab Wafer start enablement

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

Required Qualifications:
  • Education - Graduating with bachelor's degree in electrical and computer engineering, data science or related field from an accredited degree program.
  • Must have at least an overall 3.5 GPA and proven good academic standing.
  • Architecting and developing process improvement automations and KPI metrics using Python, Angular, Quicksight, and PowerApps in various cloud platforms.
  • Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases to process tapeout / EDA data.
  • Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
  • Knowledge of developing business process improvement tools in cloud utilizing out of box services.
  • Knowledge of project life cycle, exposure to project managements tools like ADO, JIRA and integration pipeline tools like Bamboo, GIT, Jenkins etc..

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior related internship or co-op experience.
  • Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
  • Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, planning & organizational skills
  • Must be proactive, with a desire to continuously improve system solutions, process documentation, and operating procedures.
  • Knowledge/working with Semi-conductor domain (Foundry) is a plus.

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Expected Salary Range
$58,400.00 - $100,800.00
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. 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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