Director – IP Engineering
GlobalFoundries
Director – IP Engineering
GlobalFoundries
Semiconductor foundry delivering specialized chips
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) 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, GF 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.
Introduction
The selected candidate will be an engineering director with technical leadership co-role for the GlobalFoundries IP Engineering team in Hsinchu and will lead the development of high-performance compute processor IP products. This role is responsible for setting organizational operation models for the multi-site R&D teams in alignment with business and product development strategies, building a high-performing and highly engaged team, and driving talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
Your Role
The Director will provide overall leadership across planning, execution, and operational management, ensuring high-quality delivery and strong collaboration across sites and cross-functional teams.
In a dual leadership capacity (management + technical), this role will be accountable for the end-to-end quality of execution for one or more critical domains such as design, verification, or program execution tracking within product development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program & Execution Leadership
Define and drive execution strategy aligned with product and business goals
Oversee program planning, execution, and delivery across multiple teams and sites
Review and govern plans, specifications, and execution milestones for owned functions
Ensure strong execution discipline, predictability, and delivery quality
2. Technical Leadership
Provide leadership across key domains such as:
Design and micro-architecture
Verification (simulation, formal)
Engineering flows and methodology
Execution tracking and delivery governance
Act as a technical authority, guiding teams on architecture, implementation, and verification strategy
Engage selectively in hands-on technical contributions based on business needs and individual expertise
3. Team & Capability Development
Coach and mentor engineering teams to elevate technical depth and execution rigor
Drive process, methodology, and best practice improvements
Strengthen team capability through structured development and knowledge sharing
4. Cross-Functional & Cross-Site Collaboration
Partner with stakeholders across:
Product definition and requirements planning
Program initiation and execution governance
Customer engagement and delivery alignment
Collaborate on methodology development, quality improvements, and engineering systems initiatives
Support system bring-up and product delivery activities across global teams
5. Quality & Operational Excellence
Own and drive delivery quality, consistency, and continuous improvement
Lead initiatives in:
Engineering efficiency and scalability
Development system enhancements
End-to-end delivery excellence
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline from a reputable institution is required
20+ years of experience in digital front-end design, implementation, verification, validation, or project/program management for computational IP development
Proven track record in senior technical leadership or engineering management roles
Demonstrated ownership of signoff accountability, delivery quality, and customer satisfaction
Proven experience in driving high-quality execution and elevating team capability, including leadership in complex delivery environments
Experience in multi-site and/or multi-tier team leadership is highly preferred, with the ability to drive alignment across geographically distributed teams
Strong expertise in:
Microprocessor architecture, memory architecture, and system architecture
Digital design and verification methodologies across full product development lifecycle
Technical proficiency in:
HDL and verification languages (SystemVerilog, Verilog, UVM)
Micro-architecture, RTL design, and verification methodologies (UVM/OVM, formal verification, functional coverage)
Authoring and reviewing technical specifications and design documents
Programming and scripting skills, including:
SystemVerilog, C/C++, Assembly
Python, Perl, and other automation scripts
Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools:
RTL design and verification tools (linters, simulators, synthesis tools, formal verification)
Flow automation and engineering productivity tools
Collaboration platforms (CI/CD pipelines, source control, issue tracking, project management tools)
Strong program management and execution capabilities, including:
Requirements analysis and objective evaluation
Problem decomposition, prioritization, and risk management
Resource planning, task allocation, and execution tracking
Data-driven decision-making with clear articulation of execution strategy, business value, and ROI vs. risk trade-offs
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across engineering, product, and business functions
GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.
As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.
All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regular.
Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia
Semiconductor foundry delivering specialized chips
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.
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