Senior Advanced Photonics Architect

GlobalFoundries inc.

Town of Malta, Northern (NY, KY)

Hybrid

USD 191,000 - 319,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a highly skilled photonics engineer for the Advanced Photonics team. You will define architectures and devise next-generation photonic devices aligned with customer needs and market trends.

You will lead cross-functional efforts with gfLabs, silicon photonics teams, and fab groups to ensure designs are manufacturable and scalable, while mentoring junior engineers to drive rapid productization.

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
  • Deep expertise in photonic devices and integrated photonics with system-level understanding.
  • Experience across device, system, and manufacturing domains in a product-driven environment.
  • Proven ability to engage credibly with customers, partners, and executives.
  • Strong track record translating advanced tech concepts into product outcomes on aggressive timelines.
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the next generation roadmap for advanced photonic devices and subsystems.
  • Translate system requirements into device concepts and platform enhancements that can be industrialized.
  • Collaborate with customer development teams and act as technical counterpart to senior customer architects.
  • Work with gfLabs and silicon photonics teams to align designs with manufacturing realities and product roadmap.
  • Mentor junior architects and engineers within the team.

Skills

Photonic devices
System-level implications
Customer engagement
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD strongly preferred in Photonics/ EE/ Applied Physics

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a highly skilled photonics engineer for the Advanced Photonics team. You will define architectures and devise next-generation photonic devices aligned with customer needs and market trends.

You will lead cross-functional efforts with gfLabs, silicon photonics teams, and fab groups to ensure designs are manufacturable and scalable, while mentoring junior engineers to drive rapid productization.

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