GlobalFoundries

Senior Director, Optical Packaging Technology (OPT) Development

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerGlobalFoundries
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted25 Aug 2026

Responsible for profitability and growth of a specific business line.

Typically performs one or more of the following in capacity of either an individual contributor (as directed and/or independently), or as a manager:
• Responsible for the profitability and growth of the entire or part of global business line
• Develops and implements programs & strategies that will successfully promote the organization's mission & meet financial objectives.
• Identifies target customers, maintains and strengthens external relationships including customers & other external authorities
• Accountable for and drives commitment; to compliance with all internal policies and legal regulations in every area of the organizations daily activity, including development of short and long-term plans, policies, and guidelines
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
• Work and collaborate other projects and/or assignments as needed.
See description for career level for general proficiency levels pertaining to Job Complexity, Accountability, Relationship Focus, and Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. These proficiency levels apply to all career levels. Some requirements may vary locally.

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About the Role

GlobalFoundries ishiringanOptical Packaging Technology (OPT) Developmentleader withintheIntegrated Optics (IO)organizationandis seeking a Senior Director.Asuccessful candidate will defineanorganizational structure, recruit and develop the leadership team, and set the technical and operational strategy across advanced packaging, optics, and product engineering for GF'sIntegrated Optics portfolio. The role is based in Burlington, VT and willpartnerwithin a matrixed global organization.

Key Responsibilities

Own the technical strategy and roadmap for Optical Packaging Technology (OPT) Development, spanning advanced packaging, optics, and product engineering.

Lead Package Design & Assembly architecture decisions for optical/photonic modules, including substrate, interposer, and co-packaging approaches.

Drive Yield Enhancement programs, using statistical process control and root-cause analysis to close yield gaps in packaging and assembly.

Own Packaging Qualification & Reliability strategy, including qualification test plans, stress testing, and reliability modeling to meet customer and industrystandards.

Direct the Optics function's technical roadmap, covering optics/laser solutions, optical alignment and fiber attach processes, and co-packaged/advanced optics integration architectures.

Guide Product Engineering technical investigations, including returns analysis and failure analysis (FA) methodology, to close the loop between field issues and process/design changes.

Partner with Test engineering to co-develop test strategy, coverage, and qualification requirements aligned to package and optical architecture.

Set technical requirements and provide engineering oversight for external assembly/test partners,reviewing process capability, yield, and quality data.

Evaluate and down-select advanced packaging and optical integration technologies (e.g., co-packaged optics, fiber attach methods, EIC/PIC integration schemes) for technology roadmaps.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Silicon Products Development on EIC/PIC and optical engine architecture to ensure package-silicon co-design alignment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field required; advanced degree (MS/PhD) strongly preferred.

15+ years of progressive experience in semiconductor or photonics packaging, with significant time in advanced packaging and/or optical/photonic integration.

Proven track record building or scaling a technical organization, including hiring and developing senior technical leaders.

Deep technical expertise in advanced packaging (assembly, package design, yield, qualification/reliability) and/or optical packaging (fiber attach, co-packaged optics).

Experience managing outsourced assembly and test (OSAT) partner relationships.

Strong executive presence and experience partnering with senior leadership, customers, and cross-site global teams.

Demonstrated ability to operate in a matrixed, multi-site global organization (US, Egypt, India, Singapore, Vermont).

Excellent communication, organizational design, and change-leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Comfortable operating in a matrixed, multicultural environment.

Strong alignment with values of integrity, innovation, and operational excellence.

Ability to lead through influence and build trust across diverse teams.

Other Responsibilities:

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

Expected Salary Range

$198,000.00 - $333,000.00

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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