Director, Process Integration Qubit Modalities – GF Labs

GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. INC.; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 167,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking an executive to lead Process Integration for specific qubit modalities within GF Labs, driving technology roadmaps and multi-modality quantum programs. The role requires experienced leadership, strong BEOL integration background, and the ability to accelerate at-scale quantum fabrication efforts.

The position emphasizes aggressive schedule execution, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic engagement with customers to deliver measurable ROI in quantum hardware

Qualifications

• Seasoned process integrator with BEOL integration and materials systems.
• Knowledge across quantum modalities including superconducting, photonic, electron spin, and ion trap systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute Technology Roadmap: align GF Labs Quantum roadmap with emerging industry needs and strategic customer engagements.
• Lead planning and execution of customer joint development programs targeting acceleration of quantum systems with >1m qubits.
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor a at-scale multidisciplinary team including quantum physicists, integration engineers, design enablement engineers and project managers.
• Champion the value of quantum initiatives through clear communication of milestones and ROI to stakeholders.
• Oversee process integration execution and optimize project scope and timelines for maximum strategic impact.

Job description

GlobalFoundries’ GF LABS organization drives differentiated technology innovation with a strategic horizon beyond two years. We collaborate closely with our businesses and ecosystem partners to define and execute medium- and long-range R&D programs. The quantum computing industry is transitioning from the ‘noisy intermediate scale quantum (NISQ) to utility scale quantum computing (USQC) and GF is uniquely positioned to champion this transition. We are seeking a driven executive to lead our Process Integration for specific qubit modalities. This role is ideal for a seasoned process integrator with a strong background in the BEOL integration and materials systems required to create quantum solutions and beneficial to have knowledge across quantum modalities—including superconducting, photonic, electron spin, and ion trap systems. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, problem solving, and execution leading a integration team, with a focus on executing aggressive schedule to accelerate at-scale quantum modalities. The scope of the role covers process integration and execution of programs specific quantum modalities

Key Responsibilities

Execute Technology Roadmap: execute the GF Labs Quantum roadmap aligned with emerging industry needs strategic customer engagements. Joint Development: Lead planning and execution of customer joint development programs targeting the acceleration of quantum system comprised of >1m qubits. Team Scaling: Lead the aggressive recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of a at-scale multidisciplinary team, including quantum physicists, integration and process engineers, design enablement engineers and project managers. Stakeholder Advocacy: Champion the value of quantum initiatives through clear communication of technical milestones and demonstrated ROI to business stakeholders. System Integration: Quality and reliability at the system level will be driven by the hardware reliability – developing robust capabilities for cryo-operations is a top priority Operational Oversight: Oversee GF Labs Process Integration Execution: Optimize project scope and timelines for maximum strategic impact. Drive continuous improvement in specialized quantum fabrication processes. Utilize OKR-driven management systems to track quantum hardware benchmarks.

Expected Salary Range $166,500.00 - $290,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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