Principal Engineer Silicon Photonics at GlobalFoundries

About Global Foundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) 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, GF 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

Key Responsibilities

• Perform design and layout of photonic devices, circuits and subsystems for next generation of Optical Engines
• Perform advanced optical, thermal, and RF modeling and simulations to guide design decisions and technology development
• Evaluate, debug and refine fabricated photonic devices and circuits based on characterization results
• Contribute to design reviews, documentation, and methodology improvements • Contribute to IP generation and technology roadmaps
• Collaborate with other teams to enable control and integration of photonic circuits into advanced systems

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering or a relevant discipline with focus on Silicon Photonics or Integrated Optics
• 7+ years of relevant experience in silicon photonics or closely related domains
• Strong foundation in physics, electromagnetics, and integrated optics
• Deep understanding of silicon photonics fabrication, packaging, and testing
• Proven hands-on experience in design and layout of passive and active photonic devices and circuits
• Advanced modeling and data analysis skills using MATLAB and/or Python
• Proficiency with photonic design and simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical, Tidy3D)
• Experience with hybrid photonic platforms (e.g., InP/Si, TFLN) is a strong advantage

What we offer

• Base Salary
• Equity
• Annual Bonus Plan
• Medical Insurance

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/careers/opportunities-in-europe/