About GF

Global Foundries is one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF redefines innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions with leading performance in all growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development and manufacturing services. With a talented and diverse team and manufacturing locations in the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology provider to its global customers. GF employs approximately 13,000 people, including more than 3,000 in Dresden, Germany. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Design Services Strategy Manager with a deep understanding of foundry design services and advanced packaging technologies. This strategic role will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external ecosystem partners to develop and execute the services strategy to drive the innovation and growth across the entire supply chain to support GF technology adoption. Experience in ASIC flow from design to high volume manufacturing and working with key industry partners, including IP vendors, EDA tool providers, design services, and OSATs, is essential. Familiarity with automotive market and aerospace & defense market is a plus.

Essential Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective clients' technical teams (design, architecture, packaging, supply chain) at a deep technical level to understand their silicon development challenges and future roadmaps.
• Develop and execute strategy with ecosystem partners to enable the customer ASIC development through IP integration, design services, advanced packaging and productization.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with partners, customers, and internal stakeholders to drive collaboration and innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product management, marketing, sales, legal) to integrate partner offerings into the foundry’s processes and customer solutions.
• Lead negotiations and finalize partnership agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes and alignment with organizational business goals.
• Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to senior management on ecosystem performance and opportunities for growth.

Other Responsibilities

• Accountable for and drives commitment; to compliance with all internal policies and legal regulations in every area of the organizations daily activity, including development of short and long-term plans, policies, and guidelines

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

• Work and collaborate other projects and/or assignments as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be U.S. citizen
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in semiconductor industry, including 3 years of experience in ecosystem partnership, or ASIC program management.
• Strong understanding of ASIC design flows (front-end & back-end) and development lifecycle for packaging, test development and product engineering.
• Highly strategic thinker with strong analytical skills to identify and cultivate key collaborations with ecosystem partners.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively to both technical and executive audiences.
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive results across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to travel as required for client meetings, industry events, and internal collaborations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep domain expertise in microelectronics

• Deep domain expertise in automotive and aerospace & defense applications

Expected Salary Range

$131,900.00 - $263,000.00

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 Global Foundries 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 usaccommodations@gf.com 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 Global Foundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Global Foundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. Global Foundries 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.

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