GlobalFoundries

Quantum Photonics 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 posted31 Aug 2026

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:

As a Principal Engineer, this role focuses on process development, integration, yield improvement, characterization, and manufacturing readiness for photonic quantum technologies. The position works across fabrication, device engineering, metrology, and characterization teams to accelerate photonic technology development.

Essential Responsibilities

Develop and optimize semiconductor process modules used for photonic integrated circuits and quantum photonic devices.
Execute integration activities involving deposition, lithography, etch, metrology, and defect reduction.
Characterize optical and material performance using process, metrology, and device characterization data.
Identify yield limiters and process variability drivers and implement corrective actions.
Support fabrication of optical waveguides, modulators, resonators, detectors, and integrated photonic structures.
Collaborate with engineering and research teams to improve process capability and manufacturability.
Support process transfer to manufacturing and pilot-line environments.
Maintain detailed process documentation and integration records.

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Other Responsibilities:

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications

BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field.
3+ years of experience in semiconductor process integration, photonics process development, or advanced device fabrication.
Experience in lithography, thin-film deposition, etch processing, and metrology.
Experience with process control, yield analysis, SPC, DOE, or root-cause analysis.
Strong hands-on laboratory and cleanroom experience.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with silicon photonics, silicon nitride, AlN, Al₂O₃, lithium niobate, or related photonic materials.
Experience with waveguide fabrication, optical coupling, or photonic-device characterization.
Familiarity with quantum photonic systems, cryogenic optical measurements, or integrated optics.
Experience with Python, JMP, MATLAB, or statistical analysis tools.
Experience working in an advanced semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Expected Salary Range

$85,000.00 - $146,000.00

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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