Principal Engineer - Global Tapeout and Mask Organization

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries 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, GlobalFoundries 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.

Summary of Role:

As a Principal Engineer of Tapeout and Mask Organization, the candidate will work with our global team of engineers and product owners on business transformation projects that drive process optimizations and product modernization. This individual will be exposed to complex Electronic Design Automation (EDA) flows, cloud technology transformations, and industry best practices.

Join a team that offers exceptional career growth through:

• Hands‑on work with cutting‑edge cloud technologies, partnering closely with Product Lines, Manufacturing Fabs, Customer Sales, EDA and cloud vendors, and IT teams to streamline and modernize tapeout workflows
• Opportunities to make visible impact by driving efficiency and improving quality through innovative tools—such as an interactive design studio that integrates EDA tools, LSF cost analytics, and tapeout metrics
• Exposure to complex, real‑world technology challenges, delivered using agile methodologies and deep cross‑functional collaboration, enabling you to build a strong, end‑to‑end understanding of the customer tapeout lifecycle

Essential Responsibilities:

• Enable scalable, Electronic Design Automation (EDA) functions in a Cloud environment
• Continuous improvement of secure on-premises automation flows
• Continuously learn and explore new technologies and trends in tapeout interactive tool/app development, including AI/ML technologies and AWS services
• Create data visualizations, tools to view EDA tool outputs to bring process improvements and documentation
• Data analytics on Tapeout processing key performance indicators (KPIs), to drive optimized performance of Cloud Tapeout execution
• Support customer Tapeouts, Mask manufacturing enablement, Fab Wafer start enablement
• Developing business process improvement tools in cloud utilizing out-of-the-box services

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
• Other duties as assigned by manager / supervisor

Required Qualifications:

• Education – BS + 4-5 years of relevant experience degree in electrical, computer engineering, physics, and/or related field from an accredited degree program OR MS degree + 2-4 years relevant experience OR PhD + 1-2 years relevant experience
• Prior experience in Tapeout operations highly preferred
• Semiconductor device design and validation knowledge
• Experience developing Electronic Design Automation (EDA) flows and automation
• Proficient within Linux/Unix system environments
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases to process tapeout / EDA data
• Language Fluency - English (both Written & Verbal)
• Architecting and developing process improvement automations and KPI metrics using tools such as Python / On-Prem / various cloud platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, planning & organizational skills
• Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity
• Applicant must be a US person (lawful permanent resident and/or green card holder)
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an export control license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education - Master of Science degree in electrical, computer engineering, physics, or related field coupled with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience or certification in Structured Problem Solving (8D) / FMEA
• Experience integrating AI agents and tools into business processes
• Knowledge of cybersecurity tools and best practices; experience with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) enablement
• Knowledge of project life cycles, exposure to project managements tools like Azure Dev-Ops, JIRA
• Experience with integration pipeline tools such as Bamboo, GIT, Jenkins etc.
• Must be proactive, with a desire to continuously improve system solutions, process documentation, and operating procedures

Expected Salary Range

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 GlobalFoundries 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 GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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