GlobalFoundries
Quantum Ion Trap Integration
United States · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerGlobalFoundries
- LocationUnited States
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Quantum Ion Trap Integration Engineer
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.
Introduction
The Quantum Ion Trap Integration role is a technical engineering position within the GF Labs / Technology Development organization. This role is focused on integrating the semiconductor building blocks required for scalable ion-trap-based quantum computing platforms, while bridging advanced quantum device requirements with semiconductor process integration realities. The position drives the development of manufacturable, scalable, and reliable integration schemes across BEOL CMOS, interconnect, and supporting technologies, combining strong people leadership with hands-on technical depth to enable execution of ion trap integration programs aligned with broader system and architecture objectives.
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Job Summary
This role works with a team of integration engineers responsible for developing and executing semiconductor integration strategies for ion-trap quantum computing platforms, with a focus on BEOL CMOS integration, including high-voltage (HV) and RF device requirements. The position ensures alignment between device performance, process capabilities, and manufacturability goals, while driving execution across key program priorities. This individual is accountable for technology development, technical direction, and overall program delivery, working cross-functionally with device engineering, process development, packaging, reliability, and manufacturing teams. The role requires a deep technical expertise in semiconductor integration to deliver high-performance, scalable, and production-ready quantum hardware solutions.
Essential Responsibilities
Lead semiconductor integration efforts for ion-trap quantum computing platforms, with focus on BEOL CMOS integration, photonics integration, and advanced packaging.
Drive yield-learning and integration debug activities, including root-cause analysis, DOE definition, and corrective action implementation.
Translate system and device requirements into manufacturable integration schemes, process requirements, and design rules.
Set clear technical direction, priorities, and deliverables aligned with program milestones and organizational objectives.
Drive cross-functional execution with device engineering, process development, BEOL integration, packaging, reliability, and manufacturing teams.
Serve as a key interface to internal leadership and stakeholders, communicating integration progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
Required Qualifications
Education: BS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field
Years of Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor process or integration engineering
Travel: ~10%
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in semiconductor process integration, including BEOL, photonics integration, or advanced packaging
Familiarity with yield learning, DOE methodologies, and semiconductor metrology techniques
Experience working in or supporting high-volume manufacturing or advanced development environments
Exposure to quantum computing hardware, ion trapping technologies, or cryogenic / vacuum systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to translate complex technical data into actionable insights
Effective communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams
Expected Salary Range
$98,000.00 - $176,000.00
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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