Quantum Device Modeling Engineer

Global Foundries; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Device Modeling Engineer to develop, validate, and deploy predictive models for superconducting and other quantum-enabled devices. Translate device physics into simulation-ready models and libraries for QPDKs and heterogeneous integration.

The role requires a strong background in device physics, multiphysics simulation, and hands-on modeling of non-CMOS devices, with experience in Python/MATLAB in a Linux environment. Travel up to 10% and fluent English are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Physics, Photonics, Microelectronics, Quantum Engineering, or a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in device physics, device modeling, multiphysics simulation, parameter extraction, or characterization of non-CMOS devices.
• Strong foundation in semiconductor and solid-state device physics; ability to translate physical behavior into predictive models.
• Hands-on experience modeling non-CMOS devices (e.g., Josephson junctions, SQUIDs, superconducting resonators).
• Experience correlating models with measured data and defining validation criteria across ranges.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or equivalent in Linux/Unix.
• Experience with at least one simulation environment (COMSOL, HFSS, Lumerical, ADS, Cadence).
• Ability to communicate technical conclusions to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based, behavioral, and compact models for non-CMOS devices across wide conditions.
• Plan and execute model extraction and validation using electrical, optical, RF/microwave, and cryogenic data.
• Correlate model behavior with data, identify limitations, and drive corrective actions.
• Define device structures, parameters, and characterization vehicles for scalable models.
• Implement models within circuit, EM, and photonic environments with regression testing and docs.
• Develop model libraries and design collateral for QPDKs and heterogeneous platforms.
• Collaborate with device, process, integration, PDK, EDA, and circuit-design teams to enable design.

Skills

Device physics

Modeling

Multiphysics simulation

Parameter extraction

Python

MATLAB

Linux

Scientific programming

Verilog-A/SPICE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Physics, Photonics, Microelectronics, Quantum Engineering, or related field

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Physics, Photonics, Microelectronics, Quantum Engineering, or related field

Tools

COMSOL Multiphysics

Ansys HFSS

Ansys Lumerical

Keysight ADS

Cadence Virtuoso/Spectre

Verilog-A

SPICE

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 is seeking a Device Modeling Engineer to develop, validate, and deploy predictive models for superconducting, photonic, optoelectronic, and other emerging quantum-enabling devices. This role will translate fundamental device physics and measured electrical, optical, RF, and cryogenic behavior into simulation-ready models and libraries for Quantum Process Design Kits (QPDKs), heterogeneous integration, and customer design flows.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based, behavioral, and compact models for superconducting, photonic, optoelectronic, cryogenic passive, and other emerging non-CMOS devices.
• Plan and execute model-extraction and validation workflows using electrical, optical, RF/microwave, and cryogenic characterization data.
• Correlate model behavior with measured device data, multiphysics simulation, and fundamental device physics; identify model limitations and drive corrective actions.
• Define device structures, process parameters, and characterization vehicles required to extract and validate scalable models across geometry, temperature, frequency, optical wavelength, and operating conditions.
• Implement and qualify models within circuit, electromagnetic, and photonic simulation environments, including regression testing, convergence checks, documentation, and release readiness.
• Develop model libraries and design collateral for QPDKs and heterogeneous integration platforms, including validated symbols, parameter sets, interfaces, and recommended design-use conditions.
• Collaborate with device, process, integration, characterization, packaging, PDK, EDA, and circuit-design teams to translate emerging technologies into usable design capabilities.
• Communicate model assumptions, validation results, known limitations, and usage guidance through technical reports, application notes, and design reviews.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
• Work and collaborate on other projects and/or assignments as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Physics, Photonics, Microelectronics, Quantum Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience - Minimum 5 years of experience in device physics, device modeling, multiphysics simulation, parameter extraction, or characterization of superconducting, photonic, optoelectronic, RF/microwave, or other non-CMOS devices. Final experience requirements should be aligned with GF scoping guidelines for the approved job level.
• Strong foundation in semiconductor and solid-state device physics, with demonstrated ability to translate physical behavior into predictive simulation models.
• Hands-on experience modeling at least one non-CMOS device class, such as Josephson-junction devices, SQUIDs, superconducting resonators or interconnects, waveguides, modulators, ring resonators, photodetectors, lasers, or cryogenic passive structures.
• Experience correlating models with measured electrical, optical, RF/microwave, or cryogenic data and defining validation criteria across relevant operating ranges.
• Proficiency in scientific programming and data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools in a Linux/Unix environment.
• Experience with at least one relevant simulation environment, such as COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys HFSS, Ansys Lumerical, Keysight ADS, Cadence Virtuoso/Spectre, or equivalent tools.
• Ability to communicate technical conclusions clearly to device, process, characterization, PDK, EDA, and design stakeholders.
• Travel - Up to 10%.
• Fluency in English - written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Physics, Photonics, Microelectronics, Quantum Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience modeling superconducting devices and structures, including Josephson junctions, SQUIDs, kinetic inductance, superconducting resonators, transmission lines, or qubit-adjacent circuit elements.
• Experience modeling photonic or optoelectronic elements, including waveguides, couplers, modulators, ring resonators, photodetectors, lasers, or optical interconnects.
• Experience with equivalent-circuit, compact, behavioral, reduced-order, electromagnetic, or multiphysics model development for design enablement.
• Knowledge of cryogenic material behavior, RF/microwave effects, optical loss and dispersion, variability, parasitics, thermal effects, and model convergence challenges.
• Experience with Verilog-A, SPICE subcircuits, photonic compact-model libraries, or other model formats used in circuit and system simulation.
• Experience supporting QPDK, PDK, model-library, or design-kit releases, including model QA, regression testing, version control, and customer-facing documentation.
• Familiarity with heterogeneous integration, advanced packaging, superconducting interposers, quantum interconnects, or co-simulation across electrical, optical, thermal, and electromagnetic domains.
• Project management skills, including the ability to innovate, execute solutions that matter, and navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong planning and organizational skills.

Expected Salary Range

$98,000.00 - $176,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location. The role you are applying for may require you to obtain a US Department of Defense Security Clearance at some time during your employment. Acceptance of this role commits to applying for such if requested. Further, the applicant consents to being asked questions about their citizenship and background to assess the likelihood of obtaining a Security Clearance. The applicant also acknowledges that GlobalFoundries can only nominate and submit an application for a Security Clearance. The granting of a Security Clearance is at the sole discretion of the U.S. Government and the Department of Defense.

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