Advanced Photonics Manager, SiPh Platform Engineering

GlobalFoundries

Leader for Advanced Photonics team at GlobalFoundries focused on photonic devices and architectures. Driving technical vision and customer engagement in the semiconductor industry.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeMalta • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $166,500 - $319,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Drive tight alignment across device design, process technology, packaging, and test.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

photonicsphotonic devicesintegrated photonicssystem-level requirementsdevice-level innovationplatform-level innovationarchitecture designproduct-driven environmentmanufacturing domainstechnical authority

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcustomer engagementinfluencing design choicesrapid incorporation of learningsworking in dynamic environmentscommunication with stakeholdersstrategic shapingteam managementtechnical influence

Certifications

PhD in PhotonicsPhD in Electrical EngineeringPhD in Applied Physics