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Advanced Photonics Engineer

GlobalfoundriesUSA - New York - Malta$166,500+Photonics & RF
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The published floor of $166,500 is 16% above the Photonics & RF median of $144,000. First seen on this site 2026-09-25, open 1 days.
Posted 2026-09-23 · read from workday

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: The inevitable transition from electrons to photons for high-speed communications and computing is transforming the semiconductor industry. Silicon Photonics is a dynamic and rapidly growing market that GlobalFoundries has committed to invest in. The Silicon Photonics Product Line is seeking a highly motivated and experienced photonics engineer for the Advanced Photonics team that is focused on driving the definition and realization of next-generation photonic devices and system architectures that are closely aligned with near-term customer and market needs. The Advanced Photonics team will translate industry trends and customer requirements into executable architectures, device concepts, and development programs with clear paths to productization. Essential Responsibilities: Technical & Strategic Leadership Define and drive the next generation roadmap for advanced photonic devices, aligned to business and customer needs. Define the architecture and design of advanced photonic building blocks and subsystems.