Software Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)

MIPS Holding Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Austin, TX, is seeking a Software Engineer to help build an innovative performance-tuning application for MIPS RISC‑V microprocessors. This entry‑level role covers the full stack from front‑end to back‑end while supporting customer onboarding and developer workflows.

As a new college graduate, you will receive mentorship, cross‑functional collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to troubleshooting and customer success in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/CE/EE/Software Engineering from an accredited program; GPA 3.0+.
• Internship or co-op experience preferred.
• Interest in AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain application features addressing customer needs.
• Collaborate with engineers and customers to understand requirements and improve capabilities.
• Apply testing, debugging, and performance-analysis techniques to improve reliability, performance, usability.
• Participate in code reviews and support onboarding and troubleshooting.

Skills

Strong programming fundamentals

Hands-on software development

Interest in developer tools

Data visualization

RISC-V

Simulation

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/CE/EE/Software Engineering

GPA ≥ 3.0

Job description

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for high-growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

New College Graduates Overview

We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills.

Summary of Role

The Software Engineer will help build an innovative software performance-tuning application for MIPS RISC-V microprocessors. This early-career role contributes across the application stack, from front-end user interfaces to back-end simulation and modeling, while supporting customer onboarding, troubleshooting, and developer-focused workflows.

Essential Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of application features that address customer needs, improve workflows, and enhance the customer experience.
• Collaborate with engineers, cross-functional teams, and customers to understand requirements and identify opportunities to improve application capabilities.
• Apply testing, debugging, and performance-analysis techniques to improve software reliability, performance, usability, and compatibility.
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions, contribute improvements to code quality and team practices, and support customer onboarding and troubleshooting.

Other Responsibilities

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications

• Education – Graduating with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field from an accredited degree program. Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.

Language Fluency

English (Written & Verbal)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
• Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
• Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning & organizational skills.
• Strong programming fundamentals and hands-on software-development experience through coursework, internships, personal projects, open-source contributions, research, or early professional work.
• Interest in developer tools, application frameworks, desktop or web applications, data visualization, computer architecture, RISC-V, simulation, performance tuning, or low-level software systems.

Expected Salary Range

$72,000.00 - $141,700.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

Accommodation

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Culture

We shape what's essential At GlobalFoundries you will find a vibrant work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. Our diverse and global team shares a culture of respect and inclusivity, representing the best in the industry. We celebrate success together and are united by our dedication to excellence and our desire to improve and empower the world.