Senior RRAM Architect & Tech Strategy Lead

GlobalFoundries; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries seeks a Senior Member of Technical Staff to lead end-to-end RRAM technology development, from device physics to macro architecture and test methodology optimization. This role shapes the long‑term technical roadmap and ensures manufacturable, high‑quality memory solutions for embedded and standalone applications.

The SMTS will work with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders, driving reliability, process integration, and product qualification across BEOL/FEOL flows.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of RRAM or emerging NVM development experience.
• Recognized expert in RRAM device physics, stack engineering, bitcell/macro design, and reliability characterization.
• Proven track record of driving RRAM technologies into silicon platforms or products.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and own RRAM bitcell and macro architecture, including scaling strategies and sensing schemes.
• Lead architecture trade-offs balancing performance, power, area, variability, endurance, and retention.
• Partner with circuit and SoC teams to ensure seamless macro integration into customer designs.
• Set technical direction for RRAM stack layer optimization and variability reduction.
• Drive understanding of RRAM switching physics, forming mechanisms, and reliability failure modes.
• Collaborate with process integration to ensure BEOL/FEOL compatibility and cost-effective manufacturing.
• Own definition and optimization of electrical test conditions and stress testing.
• Lead DC/AC characterization, array-level analysis, and qualification strategies for reliability.
• Mentor engineers and establish best practices and institutional knowledge for RRAM development.
• Represent RRAM technology in executive reviews, customer engagements, and technical forums.

Skills

RRAM device physics

Stack engineering

Bitcell design

Macro design

Reliability characterization

Education

PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field

Job description

GlobalFoundries seeks a Senior Member of Technical Staff to lead end-to-end RRAM technology development, from device physics to macro architecture and test methodology optimization. This role shapes the long‑term technical roadmap and ensures manufacturable, high‑quality memory solutions for embedded and standalone applications.

The SMTS will work with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders, driving reliability, process integration, and product qualification across BEOL/FEOL flows.