Silicon Photonics Technology Architect / Senior System Architect for Data Center Applications

Global Foundries; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 143,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries seeks a SiPh Technology Architect to lead R&D projects focused on next-generation Silicon Photonics solutions for data centers, with potential expansion into automotive, quantum, sensors, and biomedical areas. The role demands deep knowledge of device physics, design, simulations, process integration, and 3D integration of new materials.

Experience with InP, TFLN, BTO or similar modulators is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Optics.
• 3+ years of work experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop technology solutions for integration of novel materials into SiPh foundry flow.
• Coordinate design, process integration and testing of R&D test vehicles.
• Drive development projects with multiple partners including customers, suppliers and universities.
• Execute from concept through design, simulations, layout, process and test.

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Optics

>3 years work experience in related field

PhD Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Optics

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 the role:

SiPh Technology Architect to drive and implement research and development projects aimed at providing next generation SiPh solutions focused mainly on data center applications but could also extend into automotive, quantum, sensor and biomedical applications. Job requires deep expertise in several aspects required to develop SiPh technologiy and system solutions, including SiPh device physics, design and simulations, process technology integration, 3DHI integration of new materials and optical test. Experience in InP, TFLN, BTO and other novel modulator and materials used for integration within a SiPh platform is a plus.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop technology solutions for integration of novel materials (such as III-V materials, TFLN, polymers, BTO..) into SiPh foundry flow.
• Responsibilities could include device simulations, process stack and integration flow definition, device design layout, and coordination of design, process integration and testing of R&D test vehicles.
• Requires a broad set of communication and leadership skills to drive development projects that can involve several development partners, including early customers, suppliers, universities and external R&D consortia.
• Able to execute from concept, technology definition, design & simulations, layout, process and test.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
• Other responsibilities may include process integration, test and characterization and engagement with packaging team to ensure end-to-end solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Optics.
• >3 years work experience in related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Optics.
• >5 years work experience in related field.

Expected Salary Range

$143,000.00 - $275,000.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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