Advanced Photonics Engineer, SiPh Platform Engineering

GlobalFoundries

Advanced Photonics Engineer at GlobalFoundries defining next-generation photonic devices and architectures. Collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams to drive productization and innovation.

Posted 5/14/2026full-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.
Define the architecture and design of advanced photonic building blocks and subsystems.
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 and Silicon photonics development teams to ensure seamless integration into the product roadmap.
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.

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.
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

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Define and drive the next generation roadmap for advanced photonic devices, aligned to business and customer needs.
Define the architecture and design of advanced photonic building blocks and subsystems.
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 and Silicon photonics development teams to ensure seamless integration into the product roadmap.
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. 🎯 Requirements
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.
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.
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Hard Skills & Tools

photonic devicesintegrated photonicssystem-level designarchitecture designdevice designprocess technologypackagingtest methodologiesAI interconnectsadvanced optical systems

Soft Skills

customer engagementstakeholder managementcollaborationinfluencingadaptabilitycommunicationproblem-solvingtime managementteamworkleadership

Certifications

PhD in PhotonicsPhD in Electrical EngineeringPhD in Applied Physics