SMTS Technology Development
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Senior Member Of Technical Staff (SMTS) RF Layout Designer
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.
A Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) RF Layout Designer is responsible for leading the physical implementation of high-performance RF/analog integrated Devices test structures, circuits and support technology development and PDK enablement. Looking for technical strong candidates to work in challenging technology development role. This will require enabling new nodes for future of RF communication. This role bridges circuit design, device technology, and manufacturable layout, ensuring optimal performance, yield, and reliability.
Person should be hands on expert in cmos layout design, able to write automation scripts, create new layouts modifies existing ones. Collaborate with device/process teams to define/validate design rules and layout methodologies. Support new stack enablement, test structures, and layout guidelines Provide feedback to improve design rules, PDK quality, layout productivity, and design automation. This position also requires person to be technical and leader.
Should be comfortable with leading small team if and when required. Work with different organizations and enable fast technology introduction and ramp.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Deliver qualification test chips on time.
- Coordinate with multiple teams and drive the project in timely cost sensitive fashion.
Other Responsibilities:
- Train junior engineers, strive to improve quality of the workflow. May required to lead medium-size projects and small team.
Required Qualifications:
- BS + 8-10 years of experience or MS + 7 or more years or PhD + 5 or more years
Preferred Qualifications:
- Worked on RF/Analog layout designs. Experienced in cadence virtuosos and Skill programming.
- Very familiar with the foundry design rules. Able to reason and if needed compact the designs.
- Lead small teams, performed the role of technical/project leads.
Expected Salary Range: $ - $. The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
The role you are applying for may require you to obtain a US Department of Defense Security Clearance at some time during your employment. Acceptance of this role commits to applying for such if requested. Further, the applicant consents to being asked questions about their citizenship and background to assess the likelihood of obtaining a Security Clearance. The applicant also acknowledges that Global Foundries can only nominate and submit an application for a Security Clearance.
The granting of a Security Clearance is at the sole discretion of the U.S. Government and the Department of Defense.
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An offer with Global Foundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
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