Foundry Applications Engineer

STMicroelectronics; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 151,200 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics is looking for a skilled professional in Santa Clara, California, to provide training and support to foundry customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in silicon photonics design and RF applications, along with 6+ years in related fields.

This position involves enhancing documentation, leading technical communications, and staying updated with industry trends. The salary range for this role is between $151,200 to $189,000 USD annually.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of RF or Silicon photonics experience in design, process development, or applications engineering.
• Experience in program management of customer programs across multiple geographies.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and onboarding to foundry customers’ design teams.
• Assist with technical issues regarding ST PDK and IP/library deliveries.
• Enhance PDK documentation and develop application notes.
• Lead technical calls with customers and internal teams.
• Define photonic/electronic reference designs and system builds.
• Incorporate best practices into PDK/IP/libraries development.

Skills

Silicon Photonics (SiPh) design

High-Speed RF / SiGe BiCMOS expertise

CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) R&D

Advanced packaging simulation and design

Education

BSEE or MSEE

Job description

Our Story

At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today. When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 115 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 50000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world. Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential. Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide training and onboarding to ramp-up foundry customers’ design teams on ST process platforms.
• Provide timely and effective support to technical issues or customer questions regarding ST PDK and IP/library deliveries for simulation, layout, extraction, reliability.
• Enhance PDK documentation, develop application notes and best practices to be shared with customers and internal teams.
• Lead regular (weekly, bi-weekly, quarterly) technical calls with customer and internal teams to ensure smooth execution of assigned design programs from inception to product tape-out, delivery of engineering samples and production ramp-up.
• Participate in definition of photonic/electronic reference designs, proof-of-concept board/system builds.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in semiconductor/photonics technology to incorporate best practices into PDK/IP/libraries development.

Required Qualifications

• Silicon Photonics (SiPh): Direct experience with PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit) design, waveguide theory, and integrated lasers/modulators.
• High-Speed RF / SiGe BiCMOS: Expertise in 100G/200G+ per-lane electrical interfaces, TIAs, and drivers. Understanding of SiGe HBT physics for ultra-high-speed signaling.
• CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) R&D: Experience with pixel-level nano photonics, complex optical stacks, and non-Manhattan layouts that translate effectively to the challenges of managing light in silicon waveguides.
• Advanced packaging: Experience in simulation, design of advanced packaging/testing of electro-optics products.

Additional Qualifications

• BSEE, MSEE with 6+ years of RF or Silicon photonics experience in design, process development or applications engineering.
• Experience in program management of customer programs across multiple geographies and functions leading to multiple production tape-outs, engineering validation and production ramp-up.

At STMicroelectronics, base salary is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The base annual salary range for this role is between $151200 to $189000 USD.

ST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a 2025 Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance.

At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.

To discover more, visit st.com/careers.