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Principal Engineer Quantum Technology Development

Globalfoundries gf.com Open
New York Full-time Senior Engineering Leadership

At a glance

Senior Engineering Leadership role at Globalfoundries. New York · full-time · $85,000–$146,000 base.

SalaryStated by Globalfoundries
$85,000 – $146,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from GlobalfoundriesOur estimate for the market: $204,750–$274,365Median $236,000
Below the market median of $236,000 for senior engineering leadership roles in New York.
Worked out from 160 postings that stated pay, median $236,000. Last updated Nov 5, 2026.
RoleEngineering Leadership
SenioritySenior
LocationNew York
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$85,000–$146,000
PostedAug 20, 2026
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Guide the 45nm Silicon Photonics product from development through its ramp into established production
  • Set module priorities, delegate work across the team, and direct improvement experiments and hardware decisions
  • Qualify silicon photonics process flows and integrations against performance, reliability, and manufacturing requirements
  • Analyze production data to find line issues, contain them, and drive fixes that protect yield and delivery
  • Partner with device and process teams on new technologies, cut costs, synchronize product routes, and update customers on progress

What you bring

  • A technical university degree in science, math, engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, or a related discipline
  • At least four years with a bachelor's, two with a master's, or one with a doctorate in relevant work
  • Knowledge of semiconductor processing, integration, and test structures used to identify yield limits and improve reliability
  • Ability to work effectively with teams, customers, and internal and external partners

Who this fits

This role suits a senior semiconductor engineer ready to own a technology module and coordinate work across an extended team. The position is based in Malta, New York.

From the employer

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:

Our Quantum Technology Solutions group is seeking professionals to support the state of the art 300mm semiconductor manufacturing and development in Malta, New York. The core responsibilities of this team involve ownership of process integration of semiconductor devices; monitoring performance and driving improvements related to technology yield, Cp/Cpk of inline and electrical parameters, defectivity, and more.  The team is also responsible for the development of new and emerging technologies through definition/execution of experiments and technical data analysis.  The ideal candidate can demonstrate a technical understanding of semiconductor principles and an understanding of a balanced scorecard approach to develop, sustain, and improve semiconductor technologies with quality, cost, and delivery all considered.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

  • Taking responsibility for the success of the 45nm Silicon Photonics technology product ramp from development to mature technology

  • Complete ownership of a technology module, accountable for prioritization of projects based on business need, delegation of tasks to extended module team, lead for definition of improvement experiments and hardware disposition

  • Responsible for developing/qualifying silicon photonics process flows and process integrations to enable meeting the product requirements for performance, reliability and defect free manufacturing.

  • Detecting line issues through data analysis and driving appropriate containment and resolution in a timely manner in order to limit the impact to yield and delivery 

  • Collaborating with device, process module in driving development work for new production technologies  

  • Driving cost reductions through expense elimination, line and test yield improvement, and efficiency improvements

  • Ensuring product route synchronization with baseline technology

  • Customer engagement through reporting of issues, status and milestones

Other Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

  • Requires a technical (University) degree in Science, Math, Engineering, Semiconductor Manufacturing or a related discipline plus the below relevant experience:

  • BS and a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience

  • MS and a minimum of 2+ years of experience

  • PhD and a minimum of 1+ years of relevant experience

  • Relevant experience includes Integration experience, Lithography, Semiconductor Manufacturing.

  • Knowledge of semiconductor processing and process integration, test chips and test structures for yield limiter determination, improvement and reliability.

  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, as well as internal and external partners

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with or exposure to (through University Degree) Silicon Photonics

  • Excellent structured problem solving and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

  • Lab or pre-professional experience in semiconductor processing

  • Understanding and knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE)

Expected Salary Range

$85,000.00 - $146,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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.

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

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law

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