Principal Engineer Design Enablement - Silicon Photonics

About the role

GlobalFoundries, a full-service semiconductor foundry, is hiring a Principal Engineer (titled Research Scientist) for PDK device design and research projects management with integrated opto-electronics circuit design, fabrication and characterization. The role involves application-oriented PDK work and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team from photonics and fabrication.

Key responsibilities

• Design and optimize silicon photonic devices, including passive and active devices such as balanced and high-speed photodetectors, for application-oriented PDK development.
• Independently carry out device characterization to verify device performance and conduct device analysis with documentation.
• Provide technical support on PDK-related questionnaires.
• File patents on silicon photonic devices to protect intellectual property.
• Perform other duties as assigned, depending on project progress and company goals.
• Carry out all activities safely and responsibly, supporting Environmental, Health, Safety and Security requirements.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in photonics, electrical engineering, physics or a related field.
• Practical knowledge of optical science and/or photonics technology.
• Preferred: practical knowledge of electrical and optical measurement of optical chip devices and systems.
• Preferred: strong oral and written communication, creativity, strategic thinking for experimental projects, teamwork and prioritization.