Principal Engineer - Global Tapeout and Mask Organization

About Global Foundries:

Global Foundries 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, Global Foundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit  of Role:

As a Principal Engineer of Tapeout and Mask Organization, the candidate will work with our global team of engineers and product owners on business transformation projects that drive process optimizations and product modernization. This individual will be exposed to complex Electronic Design Automation (EDA) flows, cloud technology transformations, and industry best practices.

Join a team that offers exceptional career growth through:

Hands‑on work with cutting‑edge cloud technologies, partnering closely with Product Lines, Manufacturing Fabs, Customer Sales, EDA and cloud vendors, and IT teams to streamline and modernize tapeout workflows

Opportunities to make visible impact by driving efficiency and improving quality through innovative tools—such as an interactive design studio that integrates EDA tools, LSF cost analytics, and tapeout metrics

Exposure to complex, real‑world technology challenges, delivered using agile methodologies and deep cross‑functional collaboration, enabling you to build a strong, end‑to‑end understanding of the customer tapeout lifecycle

Essential Responsibilities:

Enable scalable, Electronic Design Automation (EDA) functions in a Cloud environment

Continuous improvement of secure on-premises automation flows

Continuously learn and explore new technologies and trends in tapeout interactive tool/app development, including AI/ML technologies and AWS services

Create data visualizations, tools to view EDA tool outputs to bring process improvements and documentation

Data analytics on Tapeout processing key performance indicators (KPIs), to drive optimized performance of Cloud Tapeout execution

Support customer Tapeouts, Mask manufacturing enablement, Fab Wafer start enablement

Developing business process improvement tools in cloud utilizing out-of-the-box services

Other Responsibilities:

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

Other duties as assigned by manager / supervisor

Required Qualifications:

Education – BS + 4-5 years of relevant experience degree in electrical, computer engineering, physics, and/or related field from an accredited degree program OR MS degree + 2-4 years relevant experience OR PhD + 1-2 years relevant experience

Prior experience in Tapeout operations highly preferred

Semiconductor device design and validation knowledge

Experience developing Electronic Design Automation (EDA) flows and automation

Proficient within Linux/Unix system environments

Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases to process tapeout / EDA data Language Fluency
- English (both Written & Verbal)
Architecting and developing process improvement automations and KPI metrics using tools such as Python / On-Prem / various cloud platforms

Strong written and verbal communication skills, planning & organizational skills

Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity

Applicant must be a US person (lawful permanent resident and/or green card holder)
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an export control license

Preferred Qualifications:

Education
- Master of Science degree in electrical, computer engineering, physics, or related field coupled with 5+ years of…