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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 $85,000.00 - $146,000.00

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 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.

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.

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