SMTS Technology Development

GlobalFoundries; United States; On-site; USD 118,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in the United States is seeking a Senior SMTS RF Layout Designer to lead the physical implementation of high-performance RF/analog test structures, circuits and support technology development and PDK enablement. You will bridge circuit design, device technology, and manufacturable layout to ensure optimal performance, yield, and reliability.

The role requires hands-on CMOS layout expertise, scripting automation, and collaboration with device/process teams.

Qualifications

• RF/Analog layout experience across multiple nodes.
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso and Skill scripting.
• Strong knowledge of foundry design rules.
• Ability to lead medium-size projects and mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver qualification test chips on time.
• Coordinate with multiple teams and drive the project in timely cost sensitive fashion.
• Train junior engineers and may lead small teams.
• Lead design rule and layout methodology improvements.
• Support new stack enablement, test structures, and layout guidelines.

Skills

CMOS layout design

Skill programming

Automation scripting

Team leadership

Cadence layout tools

Education

BS

MS

PhD

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

A Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) RF Layout Designer is responsible for leading the physical implementation of high-performance RF/analog integrated Devices test structures, circuits and support technology development and PDK enablement. Looking for technical strong candidates to work in challenging technology development role. This will require enabling new nodes for future of RF communication. This role bridges circuit design, device technology, and manufacturable layout, ensuring optimal performance, yield, and reliability. Person should be hands on expert in cmos layout design, able to write automation scripts, create new layouts modifies existing ones.
Collaborate with device/process teams to define/validate design rules and layout methodologies.
Support new stack enablement, test structures, and layout guidelines
Provide feedback to improve design rules, PDK quality, layout productivity, and design automation.
This position also requires person to be technical and leader. Should be comfortable with leading small team if and when required. Work with different organizations and enable fast technology introduction and ramp.

Essential Responsibilities

• Deliver qualification test chips on time.
• Coordinate with multiple teams and drive the project in timely cost sensitive fashion.
  -Other Responsibilities
  Train junior engineers, strive to improve quality of the workflow. May required to lead medium-size projects and small team.
  -Required Qualifications
  BS + 8-10 years of experience or
  MS + 7 or more years or
  PhD + 5 or more years
  -Preferred Qualifications
• Worked on RF/Analog layout designs. Experienced in cadence virtuosos and Skill programming.
• Very familiar with the foundry design rules. Able to reason and if needed compact the designs.
  -Lead small teams, performed the role of technical/project leads.

Job Complexity

Shows mastery and breadth of a technical discipline and is recognized within the company as an authority in his/her area(s) of specialization.
Initiative and creativity result in high degree of innovation while showing the capacity to solve major problems of an advanced complexity affecting various departments and businesses.
Solves complex, novel and non-recurring problems.
Leading inventor on a few patents.
Lead on several conference or journal publications.

Accountability

Leads complex, strategic and business critical projects or initiatives.
Coaches and mentors less experienced staff; influences others as a technical leader.
Participates in and leads cross-functional teams across sites.

Relationship Focus

Limited and supervised contact at engineering and logistical level.
Chairs conference committees.
Provides guidance for external programs.
Initiates projects with suppliers in a very complex environment.
Serves as consortia project liaison.
Normally will report to a higher level executive, but may report to a peer level management executive.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Increased knowledge plus broader technical knowledge in areas outside of his or her area of expertise.
Requires a technical (University) degree. (Exceptions approved by local HR).
BS + 8-10 years of experience or
MS + 7 or more years or
PhD + 5 or more years

Expected Salary Range

$118,000.00 - $210,000.00

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law