Silicon Photonics Modeling Engineer – New Grad

GlobalFoundries; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is hiring a Silicon Photonics Compact Modeling Engineer for the Device Engineering team in New York. The role focuses on developing production-quality compact models for silicon photonic devices used in PDKs, with emphasis on calibration from DC, RF, optical, and transient data.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s/PhD in a relevant field, with 3.0+ GPA, strong English, and experience in Python, MATLAB, Verilog-A, and C/C++.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Optics or related field with 3.0+ GPA.
• Strong coursework or internship in semiconductor/photonic devices.
• Fluent English, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compact models for silicon photonic devices.
• Perform parameter extraction and model calibration using diverse data.
• Contribute to QA, tests, and release readiness with validation reports.
• Collaborate with design enablement, EDA partners, and customers on modeling workflows.
• Create automation scripts to improve parameter extraction and reporting.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Verilog-A

C/C++

Parameter extraction

Device modeling

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering/Physics/Photonics

Tools

Cadence

Synopsys

ADS

Luceda

Job description

GlobalFoundries is hiring a Silicon Photonics Compact Modeling Engineer for the Device Engineering team in New York. The role focuses on developing production-quality compact models for silicon photonic devices used in PDKs, with emphasis on calibration from DC, RF, optical, and transient data.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s/PhD in a relevant field, with 3.0+ GPA, strong English, and experience in Python, MATLAB, Verilog-A, and C/C++.