Full-Time
Senior Silicon Photonics Integration Engineer New Grad
Updated on 5/26/2026
GlobalFoundries
10,001+ employees
Semiconductor foundry delivering specialized chips
Compensation Overview
$69k - $120k/yr
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Malta, NY, USA
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- Education – Graduating with Masters and/or PhD with desired major of technology-related degree: Photonics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Microsystems, Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or other related engineering physical science disciplines.
- Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
- Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
- Own and drive the success of the 45nm Silicon Photonics technology product ramp from development through mature production
- Maintain full ownership of a technology module, including prioritizing projects, delegating tasks, and leading experiment definition and hardware disposition
- Develop and qualify silicon photonics process flows and integrations to meet product performance, reliability, and defectivity requirements
- Monitor line performance through data analysis, resolve issues quickly, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve yield, reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and support customer engagement
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
- Prior related internship or co-op experience.
- Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
- Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong planning & organizational skills
- Exposure to Silicon Photonics (through academic or hands-on experience), with a strong foundation in semiconductor processing
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including knowledge of SPC, DOE, and Lean Manufacturing principles
GlobalFoundries is a semiconductor foundry that manufactures chips for a broad range of customers, focusing on feature-rich, reliable technologies for cars, IoT, 5G, and other high-growth markets. It operates by fabricating silicon wafers for customer designs, offering mature, specialized processes rather than chasing the most advanced nodes. This makes it different from peers that prize the latest process nodes; GlobalFoundries emphasizes diversification across a global manufacturing footprint (U.S., Europe, Singapore) and stable supply for essential applications. Its goal is to be a leading supplier of high-volume, specialty manufacturing that enables reliable chips for everyday devices and growing tech markets.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Town of Malta, New York
Founded
2009
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CHIPS Act funding supports $14 billion U.S. expansion across New York and Vermont.
- Silicon photonics targets over $1 billion annual run rate by 2028.
- Quantum Technology Solutions adds a new domestic manufacturing growth line.
What critics are saying
- Mubadala still owns 82%, limiting float and creating persistent sale overhang.
- $14 billion U.S. expansion raises execution risk and pressures free cash flow.
- Pricing pressure in smart mobile chips can offset gains in higher-margin segments.
What makes GlobalFoundries unique
- Non-leading-edge foundry focused on essential semiconductors for automotive and communications.
- Deep manufacturing footprint spans New York, Vermont, Singapore, and Europe.
- Majority-owned by Mubadala, with AMD spinout heritage since 2009.
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