Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing design, development, and fabrication services. They are seeking a leader for the Advanced Photonics team to drive the definition and realization of next-generation photonic devices and system architectures. This role requires deep technical expertise in photonics and systems, strong customer engagement, and proven leadership in building high-impact technical teams.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the next generation roadmap for advanced photonic devices, aligned to business and customer needs
- Lead the architecture and design of advanced photonic building blocks and subsystems
- Translate system‑level requirements into device‑level and platform‑level innovation that can be industrialized rapidly
- Serve as a senior technical authority on advanced photonics within the company, shaping internal strategy and external positioning
- Collaborate closely with customer development teams on next‑generation photonic systems and architectures
- Act as a technical counterpart to senior customer architects and technologists, influencing early system definitions and design choices
- Ensure customer learnings are rapidly incorporated into device concepts and platform enhancements
- Partner closely with: gfLabs photonics team to transition longer‑term innovations into near‑term product opportunities
- Silicon photonics development teams to ensure seamless integration into the product roadmap
- Fab and foundry teams to align designs with manufacturing realities, yield, reliability, and scalability
- Drive tight alignment across device design, process technology, packaging, and test
- Continuously track industry trends, standards, and competitive developments in photonics, AI interconnects, and advanced optical systems
- Evaluate and selectively incorporate external innovations, ensuring differentiation and time‑to‑market advantage
- Build, lead, and mentor a small, elite technical team, setting a high bar for technical rigor, execution, and collaboration
- Provide clear technical direction, career development, and performance management for senior technical staff
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and constructive technical debate
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
Skills
- Advanced degree (PhD strongly preferred) in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field
- Deep expertise in photonic devices and integrated photonics, with a strong understanding of system‑level implications
- Demonstrated leadership of senior technical teams (Distinguished / Principal‑level engineers or equivalent)
- Experience working across device, system, and manufacturing domains in a product‑driven environment
- Proven ability to engage credibly with customers, partners, and executive stakeholders
- Strong track record of translating advanced technology concepts into product‑relevant outcomes on aggressive timelines
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to travel as needed
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