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Sr Principal Engineer Business Development (NAM)

Globalfoundries gf.com Open
Santa Clara AustinRichardson Full-time Senior Engineering Leadership

At a glance

Senior Engineering Leadership role at Globalfoundries. Santa Clara · full-time · $143,000–$275,000 base.

SalaryStated by Globalfoundries
$143,000 – $275,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from GlobalfoundriesOur estimate for the market: $193,188–$250,000Median $225,400
The range includes the market median of $225,400 for senior engineering leadership roles in Santa Clara.
Worked out from 28 postings that stated pay, median $225,400. Last updated Nov 3, 2026.
RoleEngineering Leadership
SenioritySenior
LocationSanta Clara
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$143,000–$275,000
PostedOct 29, 2026
Also hiring inAustin, Richardson
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Find and close data center opportunities across North America, guiding each sale from first contact through contract signing
  • Own key customer accounts, build relationships with technical and executive teams, and shape plans around their roadmaps
  • Learn customer system needs and present MIPS compute architectures, CPU IP and silicon offerings in commercial proposals
  • Maintain qualified deal pipeline, forecasts and CRM records while tracking progress against revenue goals
  • Build partner and ecosystem relationships, coordinate internal teams, and relay customer needs into product planning

What you bring

  • At least ten years in business development, sales or account management, including semiconductor or foundry work and data center electronics
  • A record of closing complex, high-value deals and an established North American industry network
  • Understanding of data center system design, processor IP and silicon development processes
  • You can negotiate with customers, work independently across opportunities and connect technical details to commercial proposals

Who this fits

This senior role suits someone who can lead customer relationships and complex sales while working across technical and commercial teams. The position is based in Santa Clara and focuses on North American customers.

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:

We are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer Business Development to accelerate growth with leading data center customers and semiconductor partners across North America.
Responsibility includes driving new business opportunities and managing key customer relationships, from early engagement through deal closure.

Essential Responsibilities:

Drive Business Growth

  • Identify, develop, and close new opportunities across data center customers in NAM
  • Lead the full sales lifecycle from initial engagement to contract execution
  • Focus on strategic engagements including:
    • Platform solutions
    • Custom silicon programs
    • Processor IP licensing

Own Strategic Customer Relationships

  • Act as primary account owner for key customers
  • Build strong relationships across engineering, purchasing, and executive levels
  • Develop and execute account strategies aligned with customer roadmaps

Engage & Position Solutions

  • Work closely with customer engineering teams to understand system requirements
  • Position MIPS’ value proposition including:
    • Open RISC‑V-based compute architectures
    • High-performance, multi-threaded CPU IP
    • Functional safety-ready solutions
    • End-to-end offering from IP to silicon
  • Translate technical requirements into compelling commercial proposals

Build and Manage Pipeline

  • Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities
  • Ensure accurate forecasting and CRM management
  • Track progress toward revenue targets

Develop the Ecosystem

  • Expand relationships with design houses, system integrators, and partners
  • Support industry engagement (conferences, customer workshops, RISC‑V ecosystem)
  • Strengthen MIPS’ presence in the North American data center market

Collaborate Across Teams

  • Partner with engineering, product management, marketing, and foundry teams
  • Align internal stakeholders to drive successful customer engagements
  • Provide input to product roadmap based on market and customer needs

Other Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

Experience

  • 10+ years in business development, sales, or account management
  • Background in:
    • Semiconductor IC, ASIC/SoC, or foundry services
    • Data Center electronics ecosystem
  • Proven success in closing complex, high-value deals
  • Established network within NAM ecosystem

Technical Expertise

  • Strong understanding of data center system architectures
  • Familiarity with processor IP and silicon development flows

Skills

  • Strong customer engagement and negotiation capabilities
  • Ability to operate independently and manage multiple opportunities
  • Excellent communication bridging technical and commercial topics
  • Structured pipeline and account management approach

Preferred Qualifications

  • Track record working with North American data center customers
  • Experience selling silicon or platform-based solutions
  • Experience with Embedded Compute Architectures

No Recruitment Fee Policy: GlobalFoundries is committed to ethical and transparent hiring practices. Candidates will not be charged any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Any request for payment related to a GlobalFoundries employment opportunity is unauthorized and should be reported immediately. All legitimate recruitment communications are conducted exclusively through official GlobalFoundries channels. To report concerns or suspected recruitment fraud, please contact our Ethics & Compliance Office at global.compliance@GlobalFoundries.com or visit our official website.

The Ethics & Compliance mailbox is not a recruitment channel. CVs/resumes submitted to this mailbox will not be reviewed, processed, or considered for employment opportunities. Please apply through the official GlobalFoundries careers site only.

Expected Salary Range

$143,000.00 - $275,000.00

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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