Senior Advanced Photonics Architect

GlobalFoundries inc.; Town of Malta, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 319,000; Full time

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.