Principal Quantum Qubit Integration Engineer

GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. INC.; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries seeks a Principal Engineer for Quantum Topological Qubit Integration to advance semiconductor integration for topological qubits in the U.S. The role emphasizes hands‑on execution, data‑driven problem solving, and collaboration across materials, epitaxy, device, and process teams to enable scalable quantum hardware.

Responsibilities include integrating III‑V and superconducting materials with BEOL, driving yield and reliability at cryogenic operation, and translating device

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor process or integration engineering.
• Experience with semiconductor device physics and materials interactions.
• Familiarity with advanced materials systems (e.g., III‑V, superconductors, or related).
• Experience analyzing electrical or physical characterization data.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and debugging skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of topological quantum devices, including III-V heterostructures, superconducting materials, and hybrid material systems
• Develop and execute process integration flows across device modules, BEOL interconnect, and heterogeneous integration schemes
• Work with epitaxy and materials teams to ensure integration of III-V layers, superconductors, and interfaces meets device performance requirements
• Contribute to integration of device architectures supporting qubit operation as well as cryogenic read‑out and control circuitry
• Analyze device and process interactions, including defectivity, variability, contamination, and interface quality
• Execute DOE (Design of Experiments) and analyze electrical and physical characterization data to guide process optimization
• Support development of superconducting interconnect and low‑loss BEOL wiring for operation at cryogenic temperatures
• Collaborate with device engineering to ensure alignment between device physics requirements (e.g., coherence, noise, thermal performance) and integration
• Participate in yield‑learning activities, including root‑cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Contribute to definition and tracking of technical milestones, including performance, variability, and reliability metrics
• Work cross‑functionally with process, materials, packaging, and design enablement teams to ensure successful end‑to‑end integration
• Document integration flows, assumptions, and technical learnings to support scalable development and knowledge transfer

Skills

Semiconductor process

Process integration

Device physics

Materials interactions

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering / Physics / Materials Science

Tools

Epitaxy growth (MBE/MOCVD)

BEOL integration

Cryogenic measurements

DOE methodologies

Job description

GlobalFoundries seeks a Principal Engineer for Quantum Topological Qubit Integration to advance semiconductor integration for topological qubits in the U.S. The role emphasizes hands‑on execution, data‑driven problem solving, and collaboration across materials, epitaxy, device, and process teams to enable scalable quantum hardware.

Responsibilities include integrating III‑V and superconducting materials with BEOL, driving yield and reliability at cryogenic operation, and translating device